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Spotlighting true public servants during Public Service Recognition Week: Part 1

Partnership for Public Service

During Public Service Recognition Week 2024, the Partnership for Public Service shined a spotlight on dedicated individuals who work behind the scenes to serve their communities and country. Before joining the federal government in 2023, she worked in local government and various nonprofits that serve the public.

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Public service leaders join a celebration of the 2023 Service to America Medal® winners

Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service hosted the 22 nd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ®, or the Sammies, at the John F. Honoring the 2023 Sammies winners Among this year’s honorees is our Federal Employee of the Year, Laura Cooper , who led a Defense Department team that organized a process enabling the U.S.

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Fireside chat with our 2023 Spirit of Service Award winner Judy Woodruff

Partnership for Public Service

Heyman Service to America Medals ® gala was held in Washington, D.C., At the gala, the Partnership presented the 2023 Spirit of Service Award to Judy Woodruff, an iconic journalist with over 50 years of experience covering politics and current affairs for major news networks, including NBC, CNN and PBS.

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A look back at federal support for disability rights in 2023

Partnership for Public Service

Ensuring fair and equal treatment Starting in 2024, the DOL will help 12 states and the District of Columbia expand equitable employment opportunities for people with disabilities through the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network.

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Private: Policy & Politics announces the 2024 winners of the Early Career and Best Paper Prizes

Policy & Politics Journal blog

We are delighted to announce this year’s prizes for award winning papers published in Policy & Politics in 2023. The Bleddyn Davies Prize, which acknowledges scholarship of the very highest standard by an early career academic, is awarded to joint winners: … Continue reading →

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Feds, Up for a New Challenge?

GovLoop

AmeriCorps’ team had 90 members in 2023 and is well on the way to topping that for this year’s event, and a number of District Courts/U.S. FEEA has been doing this work for 38 years, providing millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours in service to feds and their families. And it isn’t just a fun wellness event.

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Building community, connection and commitment for African American federal executives

Partnership for Public Service

Note: According to research from the Partnership for Public Service, the federal workforce is as racially diverse as the U.S. population at large , but there continue to be racial disparities within the Senior Executive Service , whose members serve in top federal positions just below presidential appointees.