Press Room Contact (202) 935-3742 press@ourpublicservice.org Press Room Contact Us Media Inquiry Form First Name*Last Name*Email* OrganizationEmployerPhoneInquiry/Comment*CAPTCHACommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. News Release Partnership for Public Service announces honorees for the 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® WASHINGTON – In the midst of significant upheaval in the federal workforce, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service today announced its 2025 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® honorees, career federal employees who have provided critical public services and made outstanding contributions to the health, safety and national security of our country. Considered the... June 16, 2025 News Release Sarah O’Hagan, nonprofit leader, joins Partnership for Public Service board of directors WASHINGTON – The nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service today announced that Sarah O’Hagan has been elected to its board of directors. “Sarah’s personal commitment to uphold democracy is needed now more than ever,” said Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. “Her strong leadership has made her a compass for... June 9, 2025 News Release Partnership for Public Service statement on proposed Schedule Policy/Career rule WASHINGTON – Today, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service submitted public comments on the Office of Personnel Management’s proposed rule establishing a Schedule Policy/Career designation in the federal workforce, which would remove due process for designated employees, meaning that these employees lose any appeal rights to challenge a firing or other adverse action taken... June 6, 2025 News Release Partnership for Public Service statement on the passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON – Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier released the following statement today following the passing of Rep. Gerry Connolly. “During his distinguished 30-year career in public service, Representative Gerry Connolly was a fierce advocate for federal employees and a champion of their critical work to serve the public. “The Partnership for Public... May 21, 2025 News Release Partnership for Public Service launches new Public Service Recognition Week programming to support federal employees and raise awareness about attacks on the civil service New honorary PSRW co-chairs include Anna Chlumsky, Victor Garber and Tony Goldwyn WASHINGTON – The nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service today announced new programming in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, 2025. For more than 40 years, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) has been celebrated the first week of May to honor... May 5, 2025 See all