The Service to America Medals® honor outstanding public servants who improve our lives for the better.

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Highlights from the 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Event

On September 11, 2024 the Partnership for Public Service held the 23rd annual Samual J. Heyman Service to America Medals gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

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Highlights from the 2023 Service to America Medals gala

On October 16, 2023 the Partnership for Public Service held the 22nd annual Samual J. Heyman Service to America Medals gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC

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Impact

The significance of their work is even more critical as the country faces many challenges … it is important to remember that public service is a noble calling.

Former President George W. Bush

The 2024 Service to America Medals honorees

These awards are not just the Oscars of public service, they’re a reminder that public service is a noble, impactful profession.

Former President Joe Biden

Dina Powell presenting to 2019 National Security and International Affairs Medal recipient Ryan Shelby

They’re not superheroes, but they come awfully close.

Former President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama with 2013 Sammies finalists (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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