Selection Process
There are three phases of the selection process:
- Once the nominations close, the Partnership for Public Service reviews all nominations for eligibility and completeness. Top nominations will be selected to move to the next phase.
- Next, Partnership staff vets top nominations by interviewing the nominee, the nominator, and the three references. The top nominations will be selected as finalists and announced during Public Service Recognition Week.
- Following a careful review and vetting process by the Partnership for Public Service, a Selection Committee and the Partnership select the winners, who are announced in the early fall.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee ranks the finalists in each category based on:
- The significance and impact of their accomplishments on people in America and across the world.
- How well they foster innovation.
- Demonstrated leadership.
- The extent to which they exemplify excellence in public service.
Selection Committee
The selection committee is comprised of national leaders representing government, business, entertainment, media and the nonprofit/foundation community.