Back to Blog Announcing the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalists Date May 4, 2020 | Updated on April 25, 2023 Authors Tags Uncategorized The Partnership announces the 27 finalists for the annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, recognizing the unsung heroes in our federal government whose incredible accomplishments make a difference worldwide. Sharing these stories is vital to remind the nation of the important work that career federal employees do, especially at a time when the coronavirus pandemic demonstrates how critical an effective government is to our safety and well-being.