Awards Program
Planning Guide
Department of the Treasury
2000-2001
CONTENTS
Award Categories
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Treasury Awards
Equal Employment Opportunity Award
Small Business Management Awards
Small Business Advocate of the Year Award
Law Enforcement Employee of the Year Award
Outstanding Employee with a Disability of the Year Award
Miklos L. Lonkay Award
Albert Gallatin Award
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Secretarial Honor Awards
Alexander Hamilton Award
Treasury Medal
Distinguished Service Award
Exceptional Service Award
Meritorious Service Award
Secretary’s Honor Award
Secretary’s Certificate of Appreciation
Award for Valor
Citizenship Award
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External Awards
Incentive Awards
Distinguished Executive - Presidential Rank Award
Meritorious Executive - Presidential Rank Award
SES Bonus
Performance Award
Special Act Award
Gainsharing Award
Time Off Award
Suggestion Award
Invention Award
Foreign Language Proficiency Award
On-the-Spot Award
Award Categories
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Public Employees Roundtable - Public Service Excellence Awards
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Innovations in American Government Awards
President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Recognition Program
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association - National Awards
GSA - Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year Award
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs-Sheila Williams Memorial
Award
Training Officers Conference - Distinguished Service Awards
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) National Awards
Arthur S. Flemming Awards
Federally Employed Women Legal and Education Fund, Inc. Mary D. Pinkard Leader in Federal Equity Award
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Outstanding CPA
in Government Award
National Property Management Association - Federal Property
Manager of the Year Award
William A. Jump Memorial Foundation Awards
National Endowment for the Arts - Presidential Design Awards
Federal Asian Pacific American (FAPAC) - Meritorious Service Award
Interagency Committee on Women in Federal Law Enforcement - Julie
Y. Cross Memorial Award and Doris R. McCrosson Manager Award
Sara Lee Corporation - Frontrunner Awards
OPM - OPM Director's Award for Outstanding Employee Health
Services Programs
Government Executive Magazine - Federal Technology Leadership
Awards
Department of Energy and the Federal Interagency Energy Committee
- Federal Energy and Water Management Awards
Federal Bar Association - Younger Federal Lawyer Awards Program
Senior Executive Association Professional Development - Executive
Excellence Awards
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CONTENTS (Continued)
Award Categories
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External Awards (Continued)
National Easter Seal Society - Johanna Cooke Plaut Community Leadership Award
GEICO - Public Service Awards
International Personnel Management Association - Federal Section All Star Team and
Linda Trunzo Humanitarian Awards
USDA Graduate School - W. Edward Deming Outstanding Training Award
Paul A. Samuelson Award
President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board-Killian Award
National Security Agency/Central Security Agency-Annual Rowett Information
Systems Security (INFOSEX) Awards
National Partnership Council - John N. Sturdivant National Partnership Award
Women Executives In State Government - “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” Awards
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the National
Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) - National Public Service Awards Program
OPM - President’s Quality Award Program
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Federal Leadership Conference Awards
Joint Financial Management Improvement Program - Donald L. Scantlebury Memorial Award
Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association - Executive of the Year Award
American University, School of Public Affairs - Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership
Common Cause Public Service Achievement Awards
Women in Science and Engineering - WISE Awards
GSA - “Alternative Fuels, Conservation, and Awareness” Awards
Good Housekeeping - Award for Women in Government
OPM - OPM Directors Award for Outstanding Work and Family Programs
Global Information Infrastructure Awards
Hammer Award
No Gobbledygook Award
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TREASURY AWARDS
Awards that recognize accomplishments in specific program areas within Treasury.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
NOMINATION PROCESS
Equal Employment Opportunity
Award
Recognizes an individual or organization
that has done the most to advance the
principle of Equal Opportunity in the
Department for women and minorities.
Awardees receive an engraved
plaque and/or certificate.
Bureaus may submit one nomination when
requested by the Department. Bureau personnel and EEO officers must approve nominations. Nominations are reviewed by a committee and the selection is approved by the
Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief
Financial Officer.
Small Business Management
Awards
Recognizes the Department’s procurement offices and/or program offices which
have made outstanding contributions in
support of the Department’s Small
Business Program. Only groups, not
individuals are eligible.
Organizations honored with this
award receive an engraved
plaque.
Bureaus may submit nominations when
requested by the Department. Nominations are
reviewed by a committee and the selection is
approved by the Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer.
Small Business Advocate of
the Year Award
Recognizes an employee who has made
an outstanding contribution in support of
the Department's Small Business
Program.
Awardees receive an engraved
plaque.
Bureau may submit nominations when requested by the Department. Nominations are
reviewed by a committee and the selection is
approved by the Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer.
Law Enforcement Employee of the
Year Award
Highlights outstanding individual accomplishments and excellence in the field of
law enforcement. All employees in law
enforcement occupations are eligible.
Awardees receive an engraved
plaque.
Law Enforcement bureaus may submit no more
than three nominations when requested by the
Department. Nominations are reviewed by a
committee and the selection is approved by the
Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief
Financial Officer.
Outstanding Employee with a
Disability of the Year Award
Recognizes and publicizes the contributions and achievements made by employees with physical or mental disabilities.
Awardees receive an engraved
plaque.
Bureaus may submit one nomination (IRS may
submit up to three) each year when requested
by the Department. Bureau personnel and EEO
officers must approve nominations. Nominations are reviewed by a committee and the
selection is approved by the Assistant Secretary
for Management and Chief Financial Officer.
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TREASURY AWARDS
Awards that recognize accomplishments in specific program areas within Treasury.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
NOMINATION PROCESS
Miklos L. Lonkay Award
Recognizes GS-14 or 15 attorneys who
are: committed to excellence in legal
scholarship, analysis, and writing ability;
skillful in the reconciliation of viewpoints
and creation of workable solutions; able
to inspire confidence; and are of the
highest caliber of integrity.
Awardees receive an engraved
plaque, a certificate, and a lump
sum cash payment.
Nominations, signed by the bureau Chief
Counsel, will be reviewed by a committee
headed by the Deputy General Counsel.
Selection approved by the General Counsel.
Albert Gallatin Award
Conferred upon retirement to employees
who have served twenty or more years in
Treasury, and whose record reflects
fidelity to duty.
Awardees receive a certificate
bearing the likeness of Albert
Gallatin and a biographical
sketch.
Bureaus determine eligibility at time of
retirement and process award requests.
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INCENTIVE AWARDS
Governmentwide awards authorized by Office of Personnel Management regulations.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
Distinguished Executive - Presidential
Rank Award
Recognizes “sustained extraordinary
accomplishment” by members of the
Senior Executive Service. Limited to
one percent of the career SES
Governmentwide.
Lump sum payment of 35% of base
pay, a distinctive gold pin and a
framed certificate signed by the
President.
Bureaus submit nominations to the Department, annually in November. Nominations
reviewed by Performance Review Board, the
Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief
Financial Officer and submitted to OPM for
approval by the White House.
Meritorious Executive - Presidential
Rank Award
Recognizes “sustained accomplishment” by members of the Senior
Executive Service. Limited to five
percent of the career SES
Governmentwide.
Lump sum payment of 20% of base
pay, a distinctive silver pin and a
framed certificate signed by the
President.
Bureaus submit nominations to the Department, annually in November. Nominations
reviewed by Performance Review Board, the
Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief
Financial Officer and submitted to OPM for
approval by the White House.
SES Bonus
Provided to career SES appointees
for sustained superior performance,
generally over the entire rating
period.
Lump sum payment with a minimum amount of 5% and a maximum amount of 20% of base pay.
Total bonuses limited by bonus pool
determination. May include a
certificate.
Bureaus set individual bonuses. Top officials’
bonuses approved by Deputy Secretary.
Bonuses paid annually, to coincide with end of
rating cycle.
Performance Award
Provided to individual employees,
except those in the SES, for highlevel performance of duties as
reflected in the most recent rating
of record.
Lump sum cash payment. May
include a certificate. Bureaus set
funding levels.
Bureaus determine procedures for nomination.
Given at end of the rating period.
Special Act Award
A one-time award provided to
employees who contribute to meeting
organizational goals or improving the
efficiency, effectiveness, and
economy of the Government.
Lump sum cash payment. May
include a certificate. Bureaus set
funding levels.
Bureaus determine procedures for nomination.
Can be granted anytime. SES awards reviewed
by Performance Review Board and approved
by Assistant Secretary for Management and
Chief Financial Officer.
Gainsharing Award
Provided as an incentive to improve
productivity and to achieve more
efficient and effective use of
resources.
Lump sum cash payment. Gains
resulting from improvements are
shared with the employees.
Bureaus determine procedures for measuring
gains, assessing value and determining
distribution of awards.
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NOMINATION PROCESS
INCENTIVE AWARDS
Governmentwide awards authorized by Office of Personnel Management regulations.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
NOMINATION PROCESS
Time Off Award
Provided to increase employee
productivity and creativity by
rewarding their contributions to the
quality, efficiency, or economy of
Government operations. Excludes
Presidential appointees, SES and
Schedule C employees.
Time off from duty. Employees
can receive no more than 40
hours of time off for a single
award and no more than 80 hours
of time off in a leave year. May
include a certificate.
Bureaus determine procedures for nominating, granting, scheduling, controlling, and
accounting for awards.
Suggestion Award
Provided to recognize employees
for their ideas and suggestions
which, when put into effect, will
contribute to the economy and
efficiency of Government programs
or missions, or achieve a significant
reduction in paperwork.
A certificate and/or lump sum
cash award based on an evaluation in terms of a tangible benefits
scale, an intangible scale, or a
combination of the two.
Suggestions are submitted to bureau coordinators for processing. May be referred
directly to other bureaus or agencies as
appropriate for evaluation.
Invention Award
Provided to employees for an
invention or patent that contributes
to the efficiency, economy, or other
improvement in Government
operations or is in the public
interest.
Normally a lump sum cash
payment. May include a
certificate.
Bureaus determine procedures for nomination
and for methods of determining award
amounts.
Foreign Language Proficiency Award
Provided to law enforcement and
customs officers for possession and
substantial use of foreign language
skills in their official duties.
Lump sum cash payment not to
exceed 5% of basic salary
received in a calendar year.
Bureaus determine procedures for testing,
rating, granting and determining award
amounts.
On-the-Spot Award
Provided to employee for immediate
recognition of one-time and shortterm efforts that result in service of
an exceptionally high quality or
quantity.
Lump sum cash payment (of
limited value) or non-monetary
recognition. Bureaus set funding
levels. Awards should be presented in close proximity to the
act(s) being recognized.
Bureaus determine procedures for nominations. Can be granted anytime.
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SECRETARIAL HONOR AWARDS
Nonmonetary awards personally bestowed upon select employees by the Secretary.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
NOMINATION PROCESS
The following honorary awards are reserved for recognition of an individual's achievement upon departure from Treasury.
Alexander Hamilton Award
The highest honor bestowed by the
Secretary. Given to individuals
personally identified by the Secretary for performance and leadership
demonstrating the highest standards
of and dedication to public service.
Awardees have provided unusual
accomplishments and extraordinary
service and benefit to the Department and the nation. Presented only
in extremely rare circumstances.
Gold medal and calligraphic
certificate enclosed in green
padded leather folder.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Treasury Medal
The second highest honor bestowed
by the Secretary. Given in recognition of singular accomplishments
and leadership which demonstrate
the highest standards of and
dedication to public service, and
provide outstanding benefit to the
Department and the Nation.
Seldom presented.
Gold medal, emblem, certificate
and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Distinguished Service Award
The third highest honor bestowed by
the Secretary. Given in recognition
of continuous and distinctive
accomplishment and leadership
which evidence the highest standards of and dedication to public
service, and significantly benefit the
Department and the Nation.
Presented sparingly.
Silver medal, emblem, certificate
and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Exceptional Service Award
Given in recognition of outstanding
and unique achievements, within or
beyond an individual’s area of
responsibility, which are of substantial value to the Department.
Silver medal, emblem, certificate
and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
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SECRETARIAL HONOR AWARDS
Nonmonetary awards personally bestowed upon select employees by the Secretary.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
NOMINATION PROCESS
The following honorary awards are given in recognition of individual (or group) accomplishments during their career in Treasury and, in certain
situations, upon departure from Treasury.
Meritorious Service Award
Given in recognition of superior
achievements, within or beyond an
individual’s area of responsibility,
which significantly advanced the
Department’s mission.
Bronze medal, emblem, certificate
and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Secretary’s Honor Award
Given in recognition of significant
achievements which occur during
Treasury career. Also given in
recognition of a long career of
excellent service in Departmental
Offices and to the Secretary of the
Treasury.
Lucite encased medal, certificate
and optional citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Secretary’s Certificate
of Appreciation
Given in recognition of a specific
and noteworthy contribution to the
Department.
Certificate and optional citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Award for Valor
Given in recognition of heroic and
other courageous actions performed
in the line of duty by law enforcement and other personnel.
Plaque with eagle motif, certificate and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
Citizenship Award
Given in recognition of life-saving
(CPR, etc.) or volunteer actions,
outside the line of duty.
Plaque with Treasury seal,
certificate and citation.
Request submitted to Assistant Secretary for
Management and Chief Financial Officer,
as needed.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
January
Public Employees Roundtable Public Service Excellence Awards
Recognizes quality service at all
levels of government, reinforces
pride in public service, and helps call
public attention to the broad range of
services provided by public
employees.
Awards breakfast and
ceremony, plaque, multiple
awardees for each category.
Adam Bratton
(202) 927-4921
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
January
John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University Innovations in American Government
Awards
Recognizes creative government
initiatives that are especially effective
in addressing vital public needs.
Awards ceremony, winners
receive $100,000 and
finalists receive $20,000.
INNOVATIONS
(617) 495-0558
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
January
President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Recognition Program - President’s Award
- Disabled Entrepreneur Award
Honors individuals for their contributions toward public awareness of
empowerment and employment of
people with disabilities.
Awards banquet and
ceremony, plaque, one
awardee for each category.
Ellen Daly or
Faith Kirk
(202) 376-6200
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
February
Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Association National Awards
Recognizes outstanding work done
by Federal law enforcement officers.
Categories include heroism,
investigative excellence,
prosecutorial, group achievement,
local/state police, law enforcement
support, civilian, academic/news
media, and legislative/administrative.
Awards ceremony, certificate, Kristen Kusiak
numerous awardees in each (606) 586-8474
category.
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
February
General Services Administration Bob Baker Fleet Manager of the Year
Award
Recognizes and honors an individual
who has demonstrated exceptional
skills and abilities in the Federal
motor vehicle fleet management
profession.
Awards ceremony, winner
receives $1,500 and a laptop
computer, one awardee.
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
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(202) 501-1777
EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
Feb
Office of Workers' Compensation
Programs- The Sheila Williams
Memorial Award
Recognizes and honors individuals,
agencies, and institutions, who
excel in returning injured workers to
employment and providing opportunities to enhance their employment
through promotional opportunities,
training and job security in workers'
compensation programs.
Awards ceremony, plaque,
multiple awardees.
Omar Canty
(202) 693-0833
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
March
Training Officers Conference Distinguished Service Awards
Recognizes individuals who make
significant contributions to the
Federal training community in the
field of human resource development (training, education, and
development).
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, one awardee for
each category.
Robert Walsh
(202) 314-3436
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
March
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) National Awards - Frank Greathouse Distinguished
Leadership Award
- Achievement of the Year Award
- Special Achievement of the Year
Award
- Education and Training Award
Recognizes employees who have
demonstrated sustained outstanding
leadership, notable achievements,
and significant contributions to
training in financial management.
Plaque, number of awardees
flexible.
Michelle Shirley
(703) 684-7922
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Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
March
Arthur S. Flemming Awards
Recognizes the outstanding contributions of career Federal employees who will not reach their fortieth
birthday before January 1, and who
will have a minimum of 36 months of
government service by that date.
Awards ceremony, engraved
plaque, five awardees.
Jonathan Nurse
(202) 994-9132
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
April
Federally Employed Women Legal and Recognizes Federal employees who
Education Fund, Inc. - Mary D. Pinkard have advanced the cause of equity
in the Federal Government at
Leader in Federal Equity Award
personal and professional risk to
themselves.
Awards ceremony, multiple
awardees.
Gloria Howland
(202) 462-5235
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
April
American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants - Outstanding CPA in
Government Award
April
Recognizes individuals in the
National Property Management
Association - Federal Property Manager Federal Government for outstanding
leadership and accomplishments in
of the Year Award
the property management field.
April
William A. Jump Memorial Foundation
Awards
April
Recognizes the achievements of
CPAs employed in government.
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
Awards ceremony, crystal
sculpture, one awardee.
Pam Green
(212) 596-6034
Awards banquet and ceremony, plaque, one awardee
and certificates for nominees
not selected.
Bureaus submit
Bob Gililland
nominations directly to
(202) 720-8393
FAX (202) 720-3611 the sponsor, annually.
Recognizes outstanding service in
administration and notable contributions to the efficiency and quality of
the public service. Nominations are
restricted to individuals under age
37.
Awards ceremony, golden
key and certificate of merit,
one/two awardees.
Marie Walker
(202) 720-3255
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
National Endowment for the Arts Presidential Design Awards
Measures the success of the
Federal Goverment's design efforts
and provides examples of design
leadership for agencies to emulate.
Awards ceremony,
certificates, mutiple
awardees in each category.
Tom Groomes
(202) 5014941
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, every four
years.
April
Federal Asian Pacific American
(FAPAC) - Meritorious Service Award
Recognizes individuals who have
made signficant service
contributions in promoting
recruitment, career development
and advancement of APAs in their
respective workplaces.
Award ceremony, Lucite
trophy, numerous awardees.
Mike Maroff
(301) 286-4358
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
May
Interagency Committee on Women in
Federal Law Enforcement - Julie Y.
Cross Memorial Award and Doris R.
McCrosson Manager Award
Recognizes the contributions of
outstanding women in the field of
Federal law enforcement and the
contributions of a Federal manager
toward the enhancement and
promotion of career opportunities for
women in law enforcement.
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, plaque and
donation to charity of choice,
one awardee in each
category.
Donna Stella
(202) 757-4900
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
May
Sara Lee Corporation Frontrunner Awards
Recognizes women who have made
significant contributions to society in
the categories of business, government, the arts, and the humanities.
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, $25,000 donation
to a not-for-profit women’s
organization of the recipient’s
choice, one awardee in each
category.
Ronnie Bernier
(312) 558-4968
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
May
Office of Personnel Management OPM Director’s Award for Outstanding
Employee Health Services Programs
Recognizes those Federal organizations that are providing innovative
and effective health services for
their employees.
Awards ceremony, plaque,
multiple awardees.
Frank Cavanaugh
(202) 606-1166
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, biannually.
June
Government Executive Magazine Federal Technology Leadership Awards
Recognizes Federal projects and
programs that have made exceptional contributions to mission
effectiveness, cost effectiveness,
and service to the public through the
use of automated information
systems.
Award plaque, number of
awardees flexible.
Jessica D'Auria
(202) 739-8519
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
See WEB site for
nomination information
and forms:
Govexec.com
June
Department of Energy and the Federal
Interagency Energy Policy Committee
- Federal Energy and Water
Management Awards
Honors those organizations and
individuals who have made significant contributions to the efficient
use of energy and water resources
in the Federal Government.
Plaque, number of awardees
flexible.
Nellie Tibbs
(202) 586-7875 or
Mark Ginsberg
(202) 586-5772
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
July
Federal Bar Association - Younger
Federal Lawyer Awards Program
Recognizes outstanding young
Federal attorneys and encourages
younger Federal lawyers throughout
the nation and overseas to attain
high standards of professional
achievement and to accord public
recognition for outstanding
performance.
Awards ceremony, monetary
award and plaque, five
awardees.
Victoria Tobin
(202) 785-1614
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
July
Senior Executive Association
Professional Development League Executive Excellence Awards
Recognizes career Federal
executives who have made
significant contributions to improving
the efficiency, effectiveness and
productivity of the Federal Government, as well as those whose
performance has improved the image
of the career SES and Federal
executive service.
Awards breakfast and
ceremony, framed certificate
and engraved pewter tray,
multiple awardees per
category.
Senior Executive
Association
(202) 927-7000
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
August
National Easter Seal Society Johanna Cooke Plaut Community
Leadership Award
Honors persons with disabilities
whose accomplishments have made
their communities better places to
live and have advanced the equality,
dignity and independence of people
with disabilities through their
example.
Plaque, one awardee.
Sarah Brewster
(312) 726-6200
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
September
GEICO - Public Service Awards
Recognizes four Federal employees
for outstanding contributions in:
Substance Abuse Prevention and
Treatment, Fire Prevention and
Safety, Physical Rehabilitation, and,
Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention. Also, recognizes a retired
Federal employee for outstanding
contributions made since retirement
in one of the four fields.
Awards ceremony,
commemorative plaque and
$2,500 monetary award,
one awardee in each
category.
Ron Loy
or
Vince Giampietro
(301) 986-2798
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
September
International Personnel Management
Association - Federal Section Leading
Edge Award and Linda Trunzo Humanitarian Awards
The Leading Edge Award recognizes
employees in personnel administration for significant accomplishments.
The Linda Trunzo Award recognizes
individuals who have distinguished
themselves by humanitarian acts or
services.
Awards ceremony, engraved
plaque. All Star Award,
multiple awardees; Linda
Trunzo Award, one awardee.
Sarah Shiffert
(703) 549-7100
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
September
USDA Graduate School - W. Edward
Deming Outstanding Training Award
Recognizes a government organization for the completion of an
innovative and impressive employee
development and training initiative
that has achieved measurable
results.
Awards ceremony, engraved Lou Taylor
plaque, one award to
(202) 720-2077
organization implementing
the training program and to
the organization's
headquarters.
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
September
Paul A. Samuelson Award
Recognizes and rewards outstanding scholarly writing on issues
related fo lifelong financial security.
Award reception, $20,000 for Dr. Mark Warshawsky
author of winning publication (800) 842-2733,
and $1,000 for authors of
ext. 6376
publications given
Certificates of Excellence.
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
September
President's Foreign
Intelligence Advisory
Board-Killian Award
Recognizes excellence in performance of foreign intelligence
activities of particularly crucial
importance to the national security
of the United States of America.
Awards ceremony, bronze
medallion, multiple
awardees.
Jane Baker
(202) 456-2352
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
September
National Security Agency/ Central
Intelligence AgencyAnnual Rowlett
Information Systems
Security (INFOSEX) Awards
Recognizes major contributions both
by individuals and organizations
whose efforts have significantly
enhanced the advancement of
information systems security in
either the classified or unclassified
security related areas.
Awards ceremony, eagle
statuette and loving cup
awards, one awardee per
category.
Patty Briggs
(301) 688-8101
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
October
National Partnership Council John N. Sturdivant National Partnership
Award
Recognizes labor-management
partnerships for their labor-management partnership efforts and
accomplishments.
Awards ceremony, eagle
statuette on pedestal,
multiple awardees.
Jennifer Arbuthnot
(202) 606-1788
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
October
Women Executives in State
Government "Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards"
Recognizes the women and men
who are making strides on behalf of
all women to shatter the invisible
barriers to advancement.
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, glass award,
one awardee.
Lisa Becker
(202) 628-9374
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
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October
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the National
Academy of Public Administration
(NAPA) - National Public Service
Awards Program
Recognizes individuals who exhibit
the highest standard of excellence,
dedication, and accomplishment over
a sustained period of time and who
are creative and highly skilled career
managers who have contributed to
the betterment of government at any
level.
Awards ceremony, Steuben
crystal eagle, multiple
awardees.
Thomas Norvotny Bureaus submit nomina(202) 638-4949
tions directly to the
sponsor, annually.
October
Office of Personnel Management President’s Quality Award Program
Recognizes Federal organizations
that have improved their overall
performance and demonstrated a
sustained trend in providing high
quality products and services to
customers.
Awards ceremony, award
plaque, up to two awardees
for the Presidential award
and up to six awardees for
the Quality Improvement
Prototype Award.
Barbara Smith
(703) 312-7335
or
Dick O'Brien
(202) 376-3747
Bureaus submit nominations to the Department,
annually.
November
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Federal Leadership
Conference Awards
- Distinguished Federal Leadership
Awards
- Elmer Staats Award
- Andy Barr Award
Recognizes individuals who have
clearly distinguished themselves by
providing outstanding leadership and
service in the Federal financial
community and the private sector.
Plaque, one or more
awardees.
Lisa Thatcher
(703) 684-7922
ext. 212
Bureaus submit nominations directly to the
sponsor, annually.
December Joint Financial Management
Improvement Program - Donald L.
Scantlebury Memorial Award
Recognizes exceptional and
distinguished leadership in
governmental financial management.
Awards ceremony, engraved
plaques, multiple awardees
in each category.
Doris Chew
(202) 512-9201
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
December
Recognizes career executives for
extraordinary achievements in
executive management and personal
leadership.
Awards banquet and
ceremony, plaque, one
awardee.
Herman Simms
(202) 366-2604
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
Given to Federal executives who
have demonstrated superior leadership. Emphasizes the importance of
public administration and notes
exemplary contributions by career
executives to good government.
Awards ceremony, bronze
plaque and a citation,
multiple awardees.
Liz Kirby
(202) 885-3449
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
Federal Executive Institute Alumni
Association - Executive of the Year
Award
December American University, School of
Public Affairs - Roger W. Jones Award
for Executive Leadership
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
Plaque, number of awardees
flexible. Awards distributed at
annual luncheon.
Renee McCray
(202) 833-1200
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, plaque, one
awardee in each category.
Joan Humphries
(813) 937-0434
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
December
Common Cause Public Service
Achievement Awards
December
Women in Science and Engineering - Recognizes Federally employed
women scientists and engineers
WISE Awards
who have made outstanding
scientific and technical contributions. Three awards given: Scientific, Engineering, and
Lifetime Achievement.
December
General Services Administration “Alternative Fuels, Conservation, and
Awareness” Awards
Recognizes those Federal Government employees who demonstrate
the strongest commitment to the use
of alternative fuels and fuel conservation in Federal motor vehicles.
Awards ceremony, certificate
of merit, multiple awardees.
Ron Keeling
(202) 501-3354
Bureaus submit
nominations to the
Department, annually.
December
Good Housekeeping Award for Women in Government
Recognizes the achievements of ten
women whose work exemplifies how
government - at all levels - can
improve people's lives.
Awards luncheon and
ceremony, one $25,000
award and nine awards of
$2,500 each.
Krista Jenkins
(732) 932-9384
ext. 266
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
December
Office of Personnel Management OPM Director’s Award for Outstanding
Work and Family Programs
Recognizes those Federal organizations that are providing innovative
and effective work and family
programs.
Awards ceremony, plaques
and congratulatory letters,
multiple awardees.
Mallie Burress
(202) 606-5520
Bureaus submit
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
Global Information Infrastructure
Awards
Recognizes concrete gains through
the use of information technology in
such areas as electronic commerce,
collaborative work, distance learning, community nerworks, virtual
libraries, on-line service and WorldWide Web applications.
Awards ceremony, trophy
and certificate, one awardee
for each category.
Melody McMullen Bureaus submit
(650) 578-6923
nominations directly to
the sponsor, annually.
Fall
Honors those public servants,
citizen activists, or other individuals
in the community who have made
an outstanding contribution to the
public interest in the areas of
government performance and
integrity.
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EXTERNAL AWARDS
Monetary and nonmonetary awards sponsored by external organizations.
DUE
DATE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
RECOGNITION
CONTACT/
PHONE NO.
NOMINATION
PROCESS
At any time
Hammer Award
Recognizes teams that show real
innovation by (1) putting customers
first, (2) empowering employees, (3)
cutting red tape(4) cutting back to
basics, and (5) achieving results
America cares about.
Awards ceremony, plaque
and certificate.
Shirley Branch
(202) 622-6425
Bureaus submit
nominations through
the Office of Business
Innovations.
At any time
No Gobbledygook Award
Recognizes employees who write
outstanding examples of plain
language regulations, letters,
notices, or other documents used to
communicate with the public.
Awards ceremony, plaque
and certificate.
Lynda Mulvany
(202) 622-2255
Bureaus submit
nominations through
the Office of Business
Innovations.
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