FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2008
Contact: Sarah Howe
202-775-9111

WANTED: AMERICA’S FINEST PUBLIC SERVANTS FOR SERVICE TO AMERICA MEDALS – THE “OSCARS” OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON -- The Partnership for Public Service today announced that the nominations deadline for the 2008 Service to America Medals – the most prestigious awards honoring our nation’s public servants -- has been extended through March 10, 2008.  Nominations are accepted at www.servicetoamericamedals.org. 

Eight medals, including the coveted Federal Employee of the Year Medal, will be awarded to outstanding federal employees.  Winners will be selected based on three main criteria: impact of their work on meeting the needs of the nation, on-the-job innovation, and commitment to public service.   

According to Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service President and CEO, “The men and women who do our nation’s business are too often overlooked and underappreciated. The Service to America Medals send a powerful message to the American people about the importance of our federal workers and the vast impact they have on all our lives.”

Medal categories include Homeland Security, Career Achievement, Call to Service, Citizen Services, National Security and International Affairs, Justice and Law Enforcement, and Science and Environment.  All career civilian federal employees are eligible, and anyone may submit a nomination.  The awards are accompanied by cash prizes, from $3,000 to $10,000.

Service to America Medal awardees will be honored in September at a Washington, D.C. gala with government, business and entertainment leaders. Thirty finalists will be honored in the spring at a Capitol Hill awards luncheon.

The Partnership for Public Service works to revitalize the federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works.  Visit www.servicetoamericamedals.org for more information.

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