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FMA Washington Report: May 10, 2021
FMA President Thanks Feds and All Public Servants during Public Service Recognition Week
The annual Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) was May 2-8. FMA National President Craig Carter praised the work of FMA members, offering encouragement and gratitude to federal employees, and all public servants. 

Celebrated annually during the first week of May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week is time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. Throughout the country, elected officials, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate in PSRW by issuing proclamations, hosting award ceremonies and special tribute events, and delivering messages about the value of public service. 

"I want to take a moment to thank my Federal Manager Association colleagues and all public servants at the federal, state and local levels. Much of what we accomplish is taken for granted, but we all know public servants strive to provide exceptional service to all Americans every day. This was made abundantly evident by how public servants have shined throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, carrying on their missions, maintaining a high level of service to fellow citizens despite extraordinary circumstances and personal dangers," Carter stated. "It is fitting that this year’s theme is ‘GovPossible.’ Feds have demonstrated, even in the midst of a global pandemic, their utmost dedication, commitment, energy and purpose on behalf of all Americans, and shown what is possible thanks to their service."

As part of PSRW, the finalists for the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (The Sammies) were announced on May 2. The Partnership for Public Service recognized 29 exceptional federal employees as finalists for this year’s Sammies. 

Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, said, “For each of the unprecedented challenges we have faced in the last year, dedicated public servants have worked behind the scenes to move our country forward, heal our nation and strengthen our democracy . . . The 2021 Service to America Medals finalists have shown tremendous commitment to the public good, and they, like all public servants, deserve our support and recognition.” 

Winners will be named from the following categories: Federal Employee of the Year; Career Achievement; Emerging Leaders; Management Excellence; Safety, Security and International Affairs; and, Science and Environment. The Sammies will add a new award this year, the Covid-19 Response medal, which will “recognize a federal employee or team for their outstanding efforts to support Americans’ health, safety and economic security during the Covid-19 pandemic.” Winners will be announced in the early fall. 

To read profiles of this year’s finalists, please click here. You can vote for the “People’s Choice award” here. You may vote for as many finalists as you want, and you may submit your votes once every 24 hours. Voting closes on Friday, July 2, and the winner will be announced later that month.

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