This week, the Partnership announced the 29 finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, which highlight exceptional federal employees who go above and beyond to make a lasting difference for our country and people across the globe. These federal workers and their accomplishments deserve our recognition, especially given the myriad challenges we...

At the 19th annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards program on Oct. 5, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the importance of public-private partnerships and effective leadership, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

One of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was named Federal Employee of the Year at the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards program. Actress Kristen Bell virtually presented the award to Dr. Fauci, calling him “America’s doctor” who has offered the public “a prescription for calm reassurance and...

In a new twist on our annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards, or “Sammies,” the program went virtual. The star-studded program that aired Monday night, hosted by comedian Kumail Nanjiani, recognized accomplished federal employees. But it also featured celebrity guests, including Bono, Kristen Bell, Samantha Bee, Katie Couric, Stephen Colbert, Matthew McConaughey,...

On Thursday, May 7, the Partnership teamed up with Axios, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, and bestselling author Michael Lewis to host a virtual event celebrating the 27 finalists for the 2020 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. The “Sammies,” considered the Oscars of government service, celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the most effective federal employees...

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...

Before the Partnership for Public Service honored me with an award for public service this past fall, I couldn’t have imagined what a huge effect the recognition would have on my family, other federal employees and the general public.

It was clear from his laughter that U.S. Coast Guard oceanographer Arthur Allen had never been asked before, “Who are you wearing and what were you regulating?”

At the 18th annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals gala on October 16 honoring a group of distinguished civil servants, Michael Bloomberg told the audience of more than 600 people that building a strong team and investing in his staff was critical to his success as the mayor of New York City.