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Celebrating the 2023 Service to America Medals® finalists

Partnership for Public Service

These awards—called the Sammies—shine the spotlight on federal employees whose remarkable accomplishments benefit the nation, build trust in our government and inspire people to public service. They show us how much public service can mean, and they show us how much ordinary citizens can achieve.”

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Who will win? Meet the top 6 finalists for our 2024 People’s Choice Award

Partnership for Public Service

Heyman Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award , which gives special recognition to one of this year’s Sammies finalists based on public voting. Read about the top six finalists below and vote for your favorites to win this year’s award. Trower, Wanda J. Brown, Gerald D. The post Who will win?

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Leadership, Change and Respect for Our Foundational Law

ASPA National Weblog

I have witnessed many presidential elections since 1960, and there was outcry then (as now) about the apparent inequities of the Electoral College and the popular vote. Nobody claimed perfection before we began, and everybody was aware of the underclasses of Americans who struggle to even vote.

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California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization.

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California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. Learn more about Betty Yee via [link].

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Meet the top 6 finalists for the 2023 Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award

Partnership for Public Service

While all our Sammies finalists represent the very best in government, this award grants special recognition to the finalist who receives the most votes from the general public.  Continue reading to learn more about these outstanding civil servants and vote for your favorite to be crowned the 2023 People’s Choice Award winner.

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How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants

Partnership for Public Service

Civic engagement can include voting, attending political events, posting about elections and civic issues on social media, and volunteering as poll watchers or on political campaigns. The post How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.