U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Ensuring the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce

To recognize excellence in federal planning, the American Planning Association (APA) Federal Planning Division (FPD) sponsors this award. FPD has the following six award categories:

• Outstanding Federal Planning Program
• Outstanding Federal Planning Project
• Area Development Plan
• Environmental Planning Excellence
• Outstanding Collaborative Planning Project or Program

Nominations must pertain to Federal installations, programs, or properties. Any interested party may submit a nomination. FPD membership is not required for nomination.

Due: January of each year
Contact:  Dan Castle, 716-684-8060
Email: dcastle@ene.com
Homepage: http://www.fedplan.org

To accord national recognition for leadership or outstanding achievement in developing, implementing, and improving financial management in Government service in the past year. Nominees must have been employed in Government service in the past year. They do not have to be members of the Association of Government Accountants.

Due:  March of each year
Contact: Sebrina Bridgers, 1-800-242-7211
Email: sbridgers@agacgfm.org
Homepage: http://www.agacgfm.org/about/awards/year.aspx

To formally recognize Government employees who have demonstrated sustained outstanding leadership and notable contributions to financial management, and to encourage increased interest, growth, development, and distinctive leadership in the field of financial management. The individual nominated must have been employed in Government service at the time the work being recognized was performed. They do not have to be members of the Association of Government Accountants.

Due: March of each year
Contact: Sebrina Bridgers, 1-800-242-7211
Homepage: http://www.agacgfm.org/membership/awards/greathouse.aspx

Sponsored by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission to recognize outstanding acts of selfless heroism performed in the United States and Canada. An individual having knowledge of such outstanding acts or bravery may make recommendations for awards. Awards are open to all citizens.

Due: Within 2 years of the date of the heroic act
Contact:  Walter F. Rutkowski, 412-281-1302 or 800-447-8900
Email: carnegiehero@trfn.clpgh.org
Homepage: http://www.carnegiehero.org/

Sponsored by the D.C. Chapter of the Federal Bar Association to give public recognition to career lawyers who have performed outstanding work; to stimulate the interest of the public and the legal profession in the diversified opportunities and responsibilities of career lawyers; and to encourage a high standard of performance by career lawyers.

Due:  March of each year
Contact:  D.C. Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
Homepage:  Not available.

To recognize excellence in Federal library and information services, the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC) sponsors these awards. FLICC has the following three award categories:

• Federal Library/Information Center of the Year
• Federal Librarian of the Year
• Federal Library Technician of the Year

Due: November of each year
Contact: The Federal Library and Information Center
c/o Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4935
202-707-4800 (phone)
202-707-4825 (fax)
Email: flicc@loc.gov
Homepage: http://www.loc.gov/flicc/awards.html

Sponsored by the National Property Management Association (NPMA) to provide recognition to individuals in the Federal Government for outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the property management field.

Nominee's activities and responsibilities should include one or more of the following property related functions: policy determination, program direction, acquisition, receiving, maintenance, physical inventory, subcontract administration, disposition, reporting, contract completion/termination, or the promulgation of law or regulation having a significant beneficial impact on Federal property management. NPMA membership is not required for nomination.

Due:May of each year
Contact: Lynn Brown, 202-267-0654
Email: brown@comdt.uscg.mil
Homepage: Not available.

Sponsored by the George Washington University and Government Executive Magazine, in conjunction with the Arthur S. Flemming Awards Commission, to recognize those who have performed outstanding and meritorious work for the Federal Government; to encourage high standards of performance in Federal Government; to enhance appreciation of our form of government and the opportunities and responsibilities that it presents; and to attract outstanding persons to the Federal Government. Twelve separate awards will be made. Four awards will be made to individuals in the scientific or technical fields (Scientific), four to individuals in administrative or executive fields (Administrative), and four to individuals in information and technology fields (Applied Science).

Nominees may include anyone with no more than fifteen years of Government service who is an Executive Branch career Federal employee as of Dec. 31 of the year in which nominated. Awards will be made to individual Government employees who have made outstanding contributions to public service on either a sustained basis or through a single exceptional accomplishment during the past two years. Individuals previously nominated but not selected for a Flemming Award may be renominated.

Due:  Nomination deadline varies
Homepage:  http://www.gwu.edu/~flemming

Sponsored by the Federation of Government Information Processing Councils to pay tribute to an IRM professional whose achievements exhibit excellence.

Due:  March of each year
Contact:  Vivian Ronen, 703-218-1955
Homepage:  Not available.

To recognize two Federal programs that demonstrate the best real property policy and the best real property practice in the Government. The awards program is designed to publicize real property success stories. Innovations may cover any function - from real property management to acquisition, construction, renovation, disposal, security, planning, integrated workplace, and alternative work environments.

Due:  May of each year
Contact:  Shirley Morris, 202-501-1145
Homepage:  http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType= GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=10427

These awards (one for managers of fleets of 500 or more vehicles, and one for managers of fleets smaller than 500 vehicles) recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skills and abilities in the Federal motor vehicle fleet management profession.

Due: January 31 of each year
Contact: Jacquie Perry, 202-501-3347
Homepage: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?programId=9152&channelId=-13175&ooid=10077&contentId=20213&pageTypeId=8203&contentType=GSA_BASIC&programPage=%2Fep%2Fprogram%2FgsaBasic.jsp&P=MTV

To honor the safest and most effective and efficient Federal aviation programs.

Due: May 14 of each year
Contact: Mike Miles, 202-219-1356
Homepage: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&channelPage=%2Fep%2Fchannel%2FgsaOverview.jsp&channelId=-13101

This award honors Federal mail employees responsible for managing mail communications, and employees working in Federal mail centers who develop and implement innovative policies and practices.

Due: November of every other year (See website for due year.)
Contact: Derrick Miliner, 202-273-3564
Homepage: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&channelPage=%2Fep%2Fchannel%2FgsaOverview.jsp&channelId=-13155

This award serves as a catalyst to improve travel and relocation management in the Federal government. GSA's goal in giving this award is to recognize and publicize innovative achievements for the benefit of the entire Federal community.

Due: March 31 of every other year (See website for due year.)
Contact: Jane Groat, 202-501-4318
Homepage: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&channelPage=%2Fep%2Fchannel%2FgsaOverview.jsp&channelId=-17889

Recognizes a Federal agency's innovative implementation of Executive Order 12999. Agencies are encouraged to share their Computers for Learning innovative, cost-effective, or streamlined practices or policies that have improved access to computer technology in America's classrooms.

Due: March 31 of each year
Contact: Darlene Stickel, 202-208-4159
Homepage: http://www.gsa.gov/assetawards

GEICO annually honors four Federal employees and one Federal retiree for their special achievements and contributions to public service. Award winners receive $2,500 prizes and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Employees are honored in four categories: substance abuse prevention and treatment; fire prevention and safety; physical rehabilitation; and traffic safety and accident prevention. The retiree is selected for making contributions in one of the four categories.

Due:  Nomination deadline varies
Contact:  Daryl Glover, 301-986-2798
Homepage:  http://www.geico.com/insproducts/fedpsas.html

Sponsored by Government Executive Magazine to recognize information/communications technology projects, large and small, that have directly aided in the missions of their organizations by boosting efficiency and effectiveness, lowering costs, and/or improving service to the public through original uses of technology.

Due:  June of each year
Email: jdauria@govexec.com
Homepage:   http://www.govexec.com/gtla