FMA National President Craig Carter and Executive Director Todd Wells proudly represented the Federal Managers Association at this year’s presentation of Service to America Medals, more commonly known as “The Sammies.” This is always an uplifting and remarkable event as federal employees are recognized for their hard work and for attaining notable success. Stand-up comic and television host W. Kamau Bell served as the ceremony’s emcee. Special gala speakers included White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Evan Ryan, Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, OMB Deputy Director Jason Miller, USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, and author and journalist Michael Lewis.

For a complete review of the winners of each category, visit the Partnership for Public Service. FMA looks forward to providing a more detailed overview of these impressive federal employees in the winter issue of The Federal Manager magazine.

If you know of a federal employee, or team, whose work deserves to be recognized at the highest levels, please visit the Partnership for an overview of the process. FMA congratulates each of the medal winners as well as all the finalists. We thank you for serving our country with distinction and providing services that raise everyone’s quality of life.