This digital toolkit provides a wide range of downloads and communications materials for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals virtual awards program. All interested parties are authorized to use the below materials to advertise the program or their involvement. Please navigate to the appropriate audience section to best fit your needs. If you have any questions about the toolkit, please contact [email protected].
Downloads and Shareables
Video Conference Backgrounds
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Computer Desktop Backgrounds
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Cell Phone Backgrounds
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Social Media Profile Picture Frames
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(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Graphics
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Winner Graphics
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Cocktail Recipes
Try out these fun drink recipes, and always make sure to enjoy responsibly.
SAMMIES SALADITO
Ingredients:
2 Limes
Tequila (for best results, use a mezcal!)
Blue Curaçao
Cherries
Cayenne pepper
Salt
Ice
INSTRUCTIONS (ONE SERVING):
In a shaker, combine:
- 1 handful of ice
- 2 oz ounces of lime juice (2 limes worth)
- 2 ounces silver tequila
Shake for about 30 seconds (don’t shake too long, or you’ll have ice chips!)
With your lime rinds, coat your rim with lime juice. Then roll the rim in salt.
Pour your shaken tequila and lime juice over ice.
Gently pour about .5 ounces of Blue Curaçao down the side of your drink! This will sink to the bottom.
Drop two cherries in, sprinkle cayenne pep- per on top and enjoy!
STAR SPANGLED SANGRIA
Ingredients:
White wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc are best, but really any semi-sweet will work)
Peach schnapps
Sprite
White grape juice
Strawberries
Blueberries
Apples
In a large pitcher, combine your bottle of wine, 4-6 ounces of peach schnapps (more=sweeter), one 8-12 ounce can of Sprite (again, more=sweeter), and as many strawberries, blueberries and star-cut apples as you can fit! For best results, chill for 60 minutes before serving.
SAMMIES SPRITZ (ALCOHOL FREE)
Ingredients:
Lemonade
Sprite
Lime
Strawberries
Blueberries
Slice two strawberries and layer the bottom of your glass, leaving a center slice aside for your garnish. Then add a couple ice cubes.
Combine a splash of lemonade and the juice from your lime in a shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds, no more, and pour over your ice cubes. Top your drink off with Sprite and drop in a few blueberries—these should float!
Make a small slit down the center of your strawberry slice and place it on the rim of your glass as a garnish. Enjoy!
FED FIREWORKS
Ingredients:
Baileys (or RumChata, Amarula, or your choice of cream liqueur)
Gold or Spiced rum (I used captain, but Bacardi gold, Mount Gay, Ron Castillo, really any gold or spiced will work)
Fireball—I know, just trust me.
White frosting
Red & Blue sprinkles
First, scoop some frosting onto a small plate or dish. Roll your rim in the frosting to coat the lip of your glass. On a second plate, mix your red and blue sprinkles and roll your frosted rim—yum!
In your shaker, add 3 oz of your cream liqueur, .5 oz of fireball and 2 oz of your rum. Shake for ~30 seconds and then pour into your frosting rimmed glass—careful, this one goes down easy.
Music
Check out the official Sammies 2020 playlist on Spotify
Postcards
Download the PDFs, print them at home on card stock, add a stamp and a note, and send to a friend!
Posters
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Wearable Stickers/Badges
Print and cut these out at home and wear them proud using tape or a pin. Download the PDFs and print them at home. Right click on the images to save them to your computer.
Pre-show Conversation & Watch Party Toolkit
Download this guide to lead a pre-show conversation with friends and colleagues.
Finalists/Winners Toolkit
Social Media Profile Picture Frames
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(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Graphics
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Sample Captions
Facebook/Instagram
As a proud civil servant, I am honored to be a finalist for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Every year, the Sammies are awarded to dedicated federal employees, and this year is especially fitting. Throughout the pandemic, we have all personally felt the effects of leadership in government. The Sammies bring together the people that have tirelessly devoted themselves and their careers to making a difference through public service. It is a distinct privilege to be recognized alongside my fellow finalists. On Monday, Oct. 5, at 8:00 p.m. EDT, the winners will be announced during a virtual celebration, and I hope you can all make it. Register and learn more at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG.
I’m a finalist for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals! Known as the “Oscars” of government, the #Sammies2020 recognize dedicated federal employees. Tune in October 5 for a virtual celebration of public service. Learn more and register at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG
Facebook/Instagram
I am a proud finalist for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals! Known as the “Oscars” of government service, the Sammies recognize dedicated federal employees every year with a star-studded gala in our nation’s capital. This year, it’s going virtual! Tune in Monday, Oct. 5, at 8:00 p.m. EDT for a celebration of public service, featuring your favorite celebrities and government leaders. Register for free and learn more at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG
I am honored to be a finalist for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. The #Sammies2020 recognize the people that have tirelessly devoted themselves to public service & the winners will be announced on October 5. Register to watch at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG
Wearable Stickers/Badges
Print and cut these out at home and wear them proud using tape or a pin. Download the images to save them to your computer.
Bumper Stickers
Print these out at home and attach them your car, laptop, or other surface with tape.
Signs
Print these out at home and attach them to cardboard to display in your yard, or tape them to a window or wall. Download the images to save them to your computer.
POSTCARDS
DOWNLOAD THE PDFS, PRINT THEM AT HOME ON CARD STOCK, ADD A STAMP AND A NOTE, AND SEND TO A FRIEND!
Agency Leadership/Colleagues Toolkit
Colleague Graphics
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Agency Graphics
Download the PowerPoint and follow the instructions to place your own logo.
Wearable Stickers/Badges
Print and cut these out at home and wear them proud using tape or a pin.
Download the images to save them to your computer.
Sponsors Toolkit
Graphics
Download the PowerPoint and follow the instructions to place your own logo.
Sample Captions
Facebook/Instagram
We are honored to sponsor the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Every year, the Sammies are awarded to dedicated federal employees, and this year is especially fitting. Throughout the pandemic, we have all personally felt the effects of leadership in government. The Sammies bring together the people that have tirelessly devoted themselves and their careers to making a difference through public service. We humbly thank the federal employees and frontline workers everywhere on which we all depend. On Monday, Oct. 5, at 8:00 p.m. EDT, the winners will be announced during a virtual celebration, and we hope you can all make it. Register and learn more at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG.
We are a proud sponsor of the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals! Known as the “Oscars” of government, the #Sammies2020 recognize tireless federal employees. This year, it’s going virtual! Tune in October 5 for a celebration of public service.
SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG
Facebook/Instagram
We are a proud sponsor of the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals! Known as the “Oscars” of government service, the Sammies recognize dedicated federal employees every year with a star-studded gala in our nation’s capital. This year, it’s going virtual! We are excited to honor scientists, doctors, economists, lawyers and more from all around the country. Tune in Monday, Oct. 5, at 8:00 p.m. EDT for a celebration of public service, featuring your favorite celebrities and government leaders. Register for free and learn more at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG!
We are honored to sponsor the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Every year, the Sammies are awarded to dedicated public servants & the #Sammies2020 winners will be announced during a virtual celebration on October 5. Register at SERVICETOAMERICAMEDALS.ORG.
