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OPEDA’s 2009 Unsung Hero Award Program
Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated since 1985 the first Monday through Sunday in May, is a time set aside to better inform Americans about the broad variety of services provided by government. The week is also an opportunity to show appreciation to public employees, who ensure that our government is the best in the world.
Each year the President issues a proclamation extolling the virtues of public service and thanking the many talented and dedicated employees who serve the critical needs of America. In keeping with this spirit, the Organization of Professional Employees of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (OPEDA), has established a tradition of having a special program dedicated to honor and recognize the Department’s employees.
Managers, supervisors, or peers submit nominations for individuals who have demonstrated a high level of service to the public directly related to the employee’s duties. These nominations are reviewed by an independent committee established by OPEDA and final selections are made. Your agency has been an active partner in this program and we invite you to do the same this year.
This year’s program will be on May 5, on the Patio of the Whitten Building and the Secretary has been invited to be the chief guest. Attached is the program notice and the awards nomination form. Please distribute this to your employees so we can ensure full participation. Thank you for your continued support to recognize the many valuable contributions made by our employees.
