Public Service Recognition Week is celebrated the first week of May since 1985 (beginning on the first Sunday of the month) to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.
2022 Co-Chair Letter
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2022 House Resolution
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2022 Senate Resolution
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2022 White House Proclamation
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Federal government
AARP Veterans, Military & their families Advisory Committee
Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Adminstration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
American Postal Workers Union
American Postal Workers Union
Bureau of Land Management
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of the Navy
Department of the Treasury
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Chief Strategy Office
Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center, Department of Education
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Election Comission
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Executive Board
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal Labor Relations Authority
Federal Trade Commission
Food and Drug Administration
General Services Administration
Health Resources & Services Administration
Human Capital Office
Internal Revenue Service
Logistics Management Institute
Management Consolidated Business Center, Department of Energy
National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys
National Association of State Chief Information Officers
National Energy Technology Laboratory
National Park Service
National Personnel Records Center, National Archives and Records Administration
National Security Forum
New Hampshire Insurance Department
Office of Personnel Management
Office of Research Affairs
Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Personnel Cabinet
Plant Protection and Quarantine, Department of Agriculture
Professional Managers Association
Public Broadcasting Service
Social Security Administration
Training and Doctrine Command, U.S. Army
Transportation Security Administration
U.S. Agency for Global Media
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. ArmySpecial Operations Command
United States Courts
United States District Court
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Peace Corps
Small Business Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration
Washington Headquarters Services
William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
State and local government
California Tahoe Conservancy
City of Alliance, NE
City of Augusta, GA
City of Boca Raton, FL
City of Columbia, SC
City of Dallas, TX
City of Detroit, MI
City of Flushear, TX
City of Garland, TX
City of Gulfport, MS
City of Hartford, CT
City of High Point, NC
City of Houston, TX
City of Lakeland, FL
City of Laporte, TX
City of Manhattan Beach, CA
City of Marble Falls, TX
City of Memphis, TN
City of Morgantown, WV
City of Norwalk, IA
City of Oak Park, MI
City of Pittsburgh, PA
City of Rancho Cordova, CA
City of Ravenna, OH
City of Red Wing, MN
City of Roseville, CA
City of San Antonio, TX
City of San Marcos, TX
City of Seattle, WA
City of South Daytona, FL
City of St. Charles, IL
City of Toledo, OH
City of Troy, MI
City of Valdez, AK
City of Vancouver, Canada
City of Victoria Municipal Court, TX
City of West University Place, TX
City of Wildwood, NJ
Colorado Judicial Branch – 18th Judicial District Douglas County
Cook County Assessor’s Office, IL
County of Wyoming, NY
D.C. Department of Human Services
Denton State Supported Living Center
Department of Administration, NV
Department of Banking and Securities, PA
Department of Environmental Quality, VA
Department of Health and Human Services, TX
Department of Public Health, KY
Department of Real Estate, CA
Department of State, NY
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, LA
Department of Labor and Workforce Development, NJ
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, DE
Fairfax County Government, VA
Franklin County Job and Family Services, OH
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, CA
James City County Parks and Recreation, VA
Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, VA
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, WV
Louisiana Deartment of Health
Madison County, IL
Maricopa County, AZ
Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center
Minnesota Senate
Monterey County, CA
New Hampshire Veterans Home
North County Transit District, CA
North County Transit District, CA
North County Transit District, CA
Oregon Employment Department
Parish of Caddo, LA
Parish of La Plata, MD
Pine County, MN
Pitkin County, CO
Potomac River Transportation Company
Rappahannock Rapidan Health District, VA
Seminole County, FL
Snohomish County, WA
South Orange Village, NJ
St. Louis Federal Executive Board, MO
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, CO
State Controller’s Office, CA
State of Indiana
State of Oregon
State of Virginia
State of Wisconsin
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System
Thurston County, WA
Town of Maynard, MA
Town of McCordesville, IN
Town of Smithfield, VA
Town of Windham, ME
Township of Proviso, IL
Travis County, TX
Veterans Affairs Department of Juvenile Justice, Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center
Village of Hoffman Estates, IL
Village of Mount Horeb, WI
Village of Schaumburg, IL
Village of Tinley Park, IL
Virginia Department of Health
Yolo County Health Services, CA
Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, CA
Yolo County, CA
Private sector
Accenture Federal Services
Alexandria Renew Enterprises
Banks & Banks Consulting Co., LLC
Bellwether Consulting
Cipla Limited
Cooperative Personnel Services, Inc.
Federalisms
Fors Marsh Group
Go2Bank
Partners in Peace II
CG Worldwide
Miles2Go Seminars and Consulting
Nonprofit
AHF
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
American Society for Public Administration
Association of Government Accountants
DonorsChoose
Employees Club of California
Enterprise Community Partners
Father Bill’s & MainSpring
Federal Asian Pacific American Council
Federal Managers Association
GJ Holding
Mosaic Muslim Federal Employee Association
NPower
Society for Human Resource Management
Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission
The Volcker Alliance
Wall Community First Aid Squad
Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies
Education
Hobby School of Public Affairs
Schaefer Center for Public Policy, The University of Baltimore
The Evergreen State College
Texas A&M University
University of Arkansas
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs
University of Maryland
University of Washington Tacoma Professional Development Center
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We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join our PSRW event virtually, and submit your events for consideration on our calendar.
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Learn more about the Sammies
Our 2022 finalists have been announced. Learn more about the program, register for updates and read the stories of our honorees.
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Hear from government leaders about how they are working to rebuild trust in government and celebrate the work of outstanding public servants.
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Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations show appreciation to government employees by issuing proclamations, hosting award ceremonies, sharing stories of excellence in public service and more.
How to Celebrate PSRW
There are many simple, low-cost ways to celebrate public servants in your community during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). Ideas range from sending letters to public employees to organizing a celebration showcasing the work of government agencies in your local area. Our guide provides a full list of suggestions and actions you can take during the week.
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Audience Guides
Our tailored guides for federal agencies, Capitol Hill, local chapters and teachers provide specific recommendations for what you can do to celebrate federal workers during #PSRW.
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Activities for children
Share the #PSRW celebration with your little ones! Print out these activity sheets for your kids to enjoy during all of this time at home.
Word SearchColoring Sheet“Thank You” Coloring Sheet
Try out our sample posts and images on social media! You can use our #PSRW graphic on Facebook or add a fun sticker to your Instagram story. Browse through all our templates for agencies, public servants and more.
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Upcoming Events
Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government
Partnership for Public Service
The Partnership for Public Service invites you to attend our Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) kickoff event, Celebrating Public Service and Rebuilding Trust in Government. Join us on Monday, May 2, from 10 – 11:30 am EDT for a virtual discussion exploring our latest research on why trust in government matters.
May 2, 2022
Feds in Motion Challenge
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Our Feds In Motion Challenge kicks off Public Service Recognition Week (#PSRW) and is all about moving in your favorite way — walk, run, bike, swim, or roll your wheelchair on your favorite route — to reach the goal of 36 miles (or more!) in 36 days.
May 1–June 5, 2022
Videos
President Joe Biden and Partnership leadership say thank you to our public servants! We encourage government and community leaders to record similar messages that people can post, tweet and share all throughout #PSRW.
President Joe Biden
Max Stier
Partnership President and CEO
James-Christian Blockwood
Partnership Executive Vice President
#IServeBecause
“While making an impact within public service is often a marathon and not a sprint, knowing that my work makes a difference is something I value tremendously. While it may not be glamorous to ensure publicly funded programs are correctly managed and taxpayer money is handled correctly, it comes with a tremendous sense of duty I have not experienced in the private sector.”
Kyle B., GSA
“Public service is important to me because I like helping people, especially those who may be at greater risk to physical or environmental hazards. I also find it important to be a voice for that which can’t speak up for itself – namely the natural environment: plants, trees, rivers, lakes and animals of all kind.”
Bryan F., EPA
“I worked for years in the private sector, and I was never satisfied; although, I was well paid. My country is important to me, and public service allows me to join the fight to keep our country and the Constitution alive!”
Amy M., DOD
“I believe it is very important to take care of the people not only in our country, but also in the communities in which we live. I think if it were not for our public service personnel, this country wouldn’t be able to continue to function and go on as it has during this crisis and every crisis that has occurred before it.”
Sonsauray D., IRS
Partners
Public Service Recognition Weekis hosted annually by the Public Employees Roundtable and its member organizations.
General Services Administration
FAQs
Who established Public Service Recognition Week? ›
It was not until 1985 that Public Service Recognition Week was introduced by President Ronald Reagan.
What is Public Service Week? ›Every year since 1985, the first week of May has been set aside as Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank dedicated public servants from Federal, state and local governments across the country.
What is the role of a public servant? ›Public servants work for government and for citizens.
They're responsible to the elected government, not a political party. They develop and deliver public programs or services, inform policy-making, and provide evidence-based advice to leaders.