If democracy survives, thank a federal employee WASHINGTON POST — Republicans since the Reagan era have made an art of disparaging the federal government and its workforce. “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help,’ ” President Ronald Reagan wisecracked at a news conference in August 1986. What began as a... Read more
Finalists Announced for Sammies Awards FEDWEEK — Finalists have been announced for the annual Service to America, or Sammies, awards, a top honor for federal employees. A total of 44 individuals, some as part of teams, have been named in the categories of career achievement; COVID-19 response; emerging leaders; science, technology and environment; safety, security and international affairs; management excellence;... Read more
2022 Sammies Finalists Announced FEDSMITH — The Partnership for Public Service has announced the finalists for the 2022 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) to kick off Public Service Recognition Week. A total of 30 federal employees are among the Sammies finalists. The Sammies are the premier awards program recognizing America’s best in government. Read more
President Biden Just Gave Federal Employees a Big ‘Thank You’ GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE — President Biden presented the premier awards for the career civil service to 230 winners from 37 federal agencies on Monday. The Presidential Rank Awards, first established by the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act, go to career federal employees for their outstanding work. The most recent winners, announced in December after a year... Read more
Finalists for the Annual Government ‘Oscars’ Have Been Announced Leaders in the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Afghanistan withdrawal and efforts to curb greenhouse gases were among the 44 finalists for the prestigious annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals announced on Sunday. Read more
Five honorees reflect on the power of the Sammies Public servants work tirelessly on behalf of the people of this country, and the more than 660 honorees of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® are some of the best employees our federal workforce has to offer. The Sammies program spotlights their significant contributions to the health, safety and security of our nation.... Read more
President Biden, dozens of celebrities honor Sammies winners at virtual celebration On Nov. 1, the annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® program, or “Sammies,” went virtual for the second year through a star-studded program honoring exceptional federal employees whose work is improving the health, safety and prosperity of our country. Visit the Partnership’s YouTube page to watch the full event and celebrate the 2021... Read more
12 exceptional public servants awarded Service to America Medals at the Kennedy Center On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Partnership for Public Service hosted the 20th annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® at the Kennedy Center, honoring some of our nation’s most exceptional federal employees. Read more
2021 Sammies People’s Choice Award winners interviewed by CNN’s Kate Bolduan On Aug. 11, the Partnership for Public Service announced the winners of the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® “Sammies” People’s Choice Award. CNN’s Kate Bolduan hosted the event celebrating Ana B. Hinojosa and Eric Choy from Customs and Border Protection for their team’s work to stop goods made by forced labor from... Read more
Sammies finalists honored at Washington Nationals game Twelve of the 29 finalists for a 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® award were recognized on-field at Nationals Park in front of more than 33,000 fans on Friday, July 30. The finalists gathered in the center field plaza shortly before the game started and met Nationals Racing President Thomas Jefferson before being... Read more
