Public Service Recognition Week Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees. Download the PSRW celebration toolkit Sign up for Public Service Recognition Week By signing up for PSRW, you will be featured on the participating organizations page below and will receive PSRW updates and materials. See the 2022 participating organizations Tools and Downloads Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations show appreciation to government employees by issuing proclamations, hosting award ceremonies, sharing stories of excellence in public service and more. How to Celebrate PSRW There are many simple, low-cost ways to celebrate public servants in your community during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). Ideas range from sending letters to public employees to organizing a celebration showcasing the work of government agencies in your local area. Our guide provides a full list of suggestions and actions you can take during the week. Celebration Toolkit PSRW Logo 2023 PSRW Banner PSRW Certificate Example PSRW Certificate Template #GovPossible Toolkit Audience Guides Our tailored guides for federal agencies, Capitol Hill, local chapters and teachers provide specific recommendations for what you can do to celebrate federal workers during #PSRW. Federal Agencies Local Chapters Teachers Capitol Hill Share a #PSRW photo on social media Use one of our white board templates to write why you serve or support public servants. Take a picture and share it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! I Serve Because… I Appreciate Public Servants Because… Activities for children Share the #PSRW celebration with your little ones! Print out these activity sheets for your kids to enjoy during all of this time at home. Word Search Coloring Sheet “Thank You” Coloring Sheet Social Media Toolkit Try out our sample posts and images on social media! You can use our #PSRW graphic on Facebook or add a fun sticker to your Instagram story. Browse through all our templates for agencies, public servants and more. Photo Challenge 2023 PSRW Gif General Thank You First Responder Thank You Virtual Background 2022 Co-Chair Letter Download 2022 House Resolution Download 2022 Senate Resolution Download 2022 White House Proclamation View For Individuals Podcast Tune in to the Profiles in Public Service podcast which shares compelling stories about the public servant leaders who are driving government’s most important accomplishments and making an impact for communities across the country. Listen Service to America Medals Our 2023 finalists will be announced Sunday, May 7th. Learn more about the program, register for updates and read the stories of our honorees Learn more Go Government Explore the federal hiring process This site is designed to be your guide as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment. We’ll help you research federal agencies and government careers as well as provide practical tips for completing your application. Learn more For Organizations Submit a PSRW Event Share your event with us to be listed on our events page. Submit your event #GovPossible Campaign Do you know a team of public servants or an individual who has done exceptional work this past year? Have they made the impossible possible? The Performance.gov team invites you to celebrate PSRW by sharing what public servants do each day to make things #GovPossible! Participate in the #GovPossible campaign FEB Award Winners 2023 There are 28 Federal Executive Boards in metropolitan areas with significant Federal populations. Each year during PSRW, FEB’s award high-performing Federal employees in their local communities and highlight innovative efforts that advance the missions of Federal agencies. Learn about the 2022 winners Call to Serve Our Call to Serve Network—the only national system that collaborates with both federal agencies and hundreds of higher education institutions—works to promote federal service and recruit the next generation of public servants. Become a member Upcoming Events May 1–June 6, 2023 Feds in Motion Challenge Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund The 3rd Annual Feds In Motion Challenge kicks off on May 1, 2023, continues during Public Service Recognition Week (#PSRW) May 7-13, and keeps on going through June 6. It’s all about moving in your favorite way — walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your wheelchair on your favorite route — to reach the goal of 37 miles (or more!) in 37 days.Please note: the last day to register with a guaranteed t-shirt is April 8, 2023. Register Now Videos President Joe Biden and Partnership leadership say thank you to our public servants! We encourage government and community leaders to record similar messages that people can post, tweet and share all throughout #PSRW. President Joe Biden Max Stier Partnership President and CEO James-Christian Blockwood Partnership Executive Vice President #IServeBecause “While making an impact within public service is often a marathon and not a sprint, knowing that my work makes a difference is something I value tremendously. While it may not be glamorous to ensure publicly funded programs are correctly managed and taxpayer money is handled correctly, it comes with a tremendous sense of duty I have not experienced in the private sector.” Kyle B., GSA “Public service is important to me because I like helping people, especially those who may be at greater risk to physical or environmental hazards. I also find it important to be a voice for that which can’t speak up for itself – namely the natural environment: plants, trees, rivers, lakes and animals of all kind.” Bryan F., EPA “I worked for years in the private sector, and I was never satisfied; although, I was well paid. My country is important to me, and public service allows me to join the fight to keep our country and the Constitution alive!” Amy M., DOD “I believe it is very important to take care of the people not only in our country, but also in the communities in which we live. I think if it were not for our public service personnel, this country wouldn’t be able to continue to function and go on as it has during this crisis and every crisis that has occurred before it.” Sonsauray D., IRS Partners Public Service Recognition Week is hosted annually by the Public Employees Roundtable and its member organizations. Council of Former Federal Executives (COFFE)
