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The GEICO Public Service Awards

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Public Service Awards, established in 1980, "emphasize GEICO's belief that the contributions of many hardworking, talented government employees are deserving of special acclaim." GEICO's Philanthropic Foundation sponsors the awards. The Foundation grants one award to each of four active Federal employees for outstanding achievements in one of the following areas:

• substance abuse prevention and treatment;
• fire prevention and safety;
• physical rehabilitation; and
• traffic safety and accident prevention.

In addition, the Foundation honors one retired Federal employee for contributions made since retirement in one of the above four fields.

Award winners receive a $2,500 cash award, an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, for the winner and spouse, and a commemorative plaque.

For the active Federal employee category, all career civil service employees are eligible. For the retired Federal employee category, individuals must be retired civilian Federal employees on a Federal retiree annuity, and the work meriting consideration for the award must have been accomplished since retirement from the Federal service.

The deadline for submitting award nominations and supporting materials is October 31. For more information, go to the Public Service Award web site.

Originally published on June 2000