Events

Join us in celebrating Public Service Recognition Week at an event in the Washington, D.C. area.

Public Service 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, May 5

Anacostia Park
Washington, DC

To kick off PSRW 2013, government employees, their families and friends, and area running enthusiasts participated and showed their support and appreciation for our country’s dedicated public servants.

Proceeds will benefit the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA).

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Public Service Town Hall

Monday, May 6
1:00 p.m. EST

Partnership for Public Service
Washington, DC

Thank you for joining us for the third annual Public Service Town Hall. Secretaries Shaun Donovan and Janet Napolitano, Acting EPA Administrator Bob Perciasepe and Acting GSA Administrator Dan Tangherlini discussed the value of government service, how to communicate that value to the American people and ways to support and motivate employees in this challenging and uncertain environment. In keeping with the 2013 PSRW theme, moderator Cokie Roberts, an ABC News and NPR News political commentator, asked panelists why they serve. Responses ranged from: “because I want to make a difference in the world” to “because the future can and should be better than the present” to “because my parents told me that you have to leave the world better than the one you were brought into.”

Part I

Part II

Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Finalists Announcement

Tuesday, May 7
By Invitation Only

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies) pay tribute to America's dedicated federal workforce, highlighting those who have made significant contributions to our country. Honorees are chosen based on their commitment and innovation, as well as the impact of their work on addressing the needs of the nation. Thirty outstanding federal employees, whose important, behind-the-scenes work advances the health, safety and well-being of Americans, will be announced as finalists for these prestigious awards.

Learn more about the Sammies finalists »

Take a Future Fed to Work Day

Wednesday, May 8

Show our younger generation what public service is all about. Federal employees are encouraged to bring their sons and daughters to work to highlight the jobs that federal employees perform for the American people. This is a day to honor current federal employees and show the positive side of their work, and to excite young people about public service as a future career option.

This is an all-day activity. Please check with your agency’s HR office for details

GEICO Federal Employees Appreciation Series with Major League Baseball

Various dates from April through September

To show appreciation for government employees and their families, GEICO is offering discounts on select Major League Baseball games this season. Government employees may purchase discount tickets and receive other great benefits.

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