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Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

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Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as "the Sammies", honor members of the federal government workforce, highlighting the work of employees making significant contributions to the governance of the United States. The awards are considered "the Oscars" of American government service. The Sammies accordingly celebrate excellence in the federal merit service.

Infobox

Awarded for
Making a significant contribution to the country.
Country
United States
Presented by
Partnership for Public Service
First award
5 October 2002(23 years ago) (2002-10-05)
Website
servicetoamericamedals.org

Tables

· Recipients › 2000s
2002
2002
Col 1
2002
Winners
William Fleming & Ben Herren Katharine Blodgett Gebbie Daniel Weinberg Rachel Billingslea Kenneth Conepcion Robert Rutherford Alfred League Donald Sweeney
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2003
2003
Col 1
2003
Winners
Stephen McHale James P. Bagain Nelson Hernandez (among others) Denise Johnson Alyson McFarland Earl Stockdale Riaz Awan Paul Polski Edward J. Needham (among others)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2004
2004
Col 1
2004
Winners
Robert F. Clifford Prudence Bushnell Eileen Harrington (among others) Nicole Nelson-Jean Deborah S. Jin Stephen E. Browning Peter Darling (among others) Brad Gair
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2005
2005
Col 1
2005
Winners
Orlando Figueroa Barbara Turner Terence Lutes Kevin McAleenan Subhashree Madhavan (among others) Tobin Bradley Elizabeth Grossman Alan Estevez Steven Bice
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2006
2006
Col 1
2006
Winners
Nancy Cox William Daniel Phillips Thomas Casadevall (among others) Christina Sanford Norden E. Huang Mark S. Ward Nancy Jo Powell W. Martin Harrell Ron McNeal
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2007
2007
Col 1
2007
Winners
Douglas R. Lowly & John T. Schiller David Vesely Dinah F. B. Cohen Nicole Faison Frazer Lockhart (among others) Tracy Mustin John S. Morgan (among others) Anh Duong Edward Messmer
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2008
2008
Col 1
2008
Winners
Richard Greene Stephen O. Andersen Rajiv Jain Alain D. Carballeyra Steven G. Chalk Mary Katherine Friedrich Mark Pletcher Eddie Bernard
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2009
2009
Col 1
2009
Winners
Janet Kemp Thomas Alexander Waldmann Michael German Clare D. Rowley Patricia Guerry T. Allan Comp Amy Meyer Donald Burke & Sean P. Dennehy Walter Benjamin Fisherow
Category
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
2002
William Fleming & Ben Herren Katharine Blodgett Gebbie Daniel Weinberg Rachel Billingslea Kenneth Conepcion Robert Rutherford Alfred League Donald Sweeney
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2003
Stephen McHale James P. Bagain Nelson Hernandez (among others) Denise Johnson Alyson McFarland Earl Stockdale Riaz Awan Paul Polski Edward J. Needham (among others)
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2004
Robert F. Clifford Prudence Bushnell Eileen Harrington (among others) Nicole Nelson-Jean Deborah S. Jin Stephen E. Browning Peter Darling (among others) Brad Gair
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2005
Orlando Figueroa Barbara Turner Terence Lutes Kevin McAleenan Subhashree Madhavan (among others) Tobin Bradley Elizabeth Grossman Alan Estevez Steven Bice
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2006
Nancy Cox William Daniel Phillips Thomas Casadevall (among others) Christina Sanford Norden E. Huang Mark S. Ward Nancy Jo Powell W. Martin Harrell Ron McNeal
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2007
Douglas R. Lowly & John T. Schiller David Vesely Dinah F. B. Cohen Nicole Faison Frazer Lockhart (among others) Tracy Mustin John S. Morgan (among others) Anh Duong Edward Messmer
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2008
Richard Greene Stephen O. Andersen Rajiv Jain Alain D. Carballeyra Steven G. Chalk Mary Katherine Friedrich Mark Pletcher Eddie Bernard
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
2009
Janet Kemp Thomas Alexander Waldmann Michael German Clare D. Rowley Patricia Guerry T. Allan Comp Amy Meyer Donald Burke & Sean P. Dennehy Walter Benjamin Fisherow
Federal Employee of the Year Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Citizen Services Emerging Leaders Science and Environment Science and Environment Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2010
Pius Bannis (USCIS)
Pius Bannis (USCIS)
Winners
Pius Bannis (USCIS)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Susan Solomon (NOAA)
Susan Solomon (NOAA)
Winners
Susan Solomon (NOAA)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Shane Kelley & Eva Ristow (Social Security Administration)
Shane Kelley & Eva Ristow (Social Security Administration)
Winners
Shane Kelley & Eva Ristow (Social Security Administration)
Category
Citizen Services
Saskia van Gendt (EPA)
Saskia van Gendt (EPA)
Winners
Saskia van Gendt (EPA)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Jeffrey M. Baker (Department of Energy)
Jeffrey M. Baker (Department of Energy)
Winners
Jeffrey M. Baker (Department of Energy)
Category
Science and Environment
Jamie L. Konstas (FBI)
Jamie L. Konstas (FBI)
Winners
Jamie L. Konstas (FBI)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Teri Glass and team (U.S. Army)
Teri Glass and team (U.S. Army)
Winners
Teri Glass and team (U.S. Army)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Sandra K. Brooks (U.S. Navy)
Sandra K. Brooks (U.S. Navy)
Winners
Sandra K. Brooks (U.S. Navy)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Pius Bannis (USCIS)
Federal Employee of the Year
Susan Solomon (NOAA)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Shane Kelley & Eva Ristow (Social Security Administration)
Citizen Services
Saskia van Gendt (EPA)
Emerging Leaders
Jeffrey M. Baker (Department of Energy)
Science and Environment
Jamie L. Konstas (FBI)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Teri Glass and team (U.S. Army)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Sandra K. Brooks (U.S. Navy)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2011
Paul A. Hsieh (USGS)
Paul A. Hsieh (USGS)
Winners
Paul A. Hsieh (USGS)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Alfonso Batres (VA)
Alfonso Batres (VA)
Winners
Alfonso Batres (VA)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Diane K. Braunstein (Social Security Administration)
Diane K. Braunstein (Social Security Administration)
Winners
Diane K. Braunstein (Social Security Administration)
Category
Citizen Services
Ann S. Martin (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
Ann S. Martin (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
Winners
Ann S. Martin (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
Category
Emerging Leaders
William A. Gahl (NIH)
William A. Gahl (NIH)
Winners
William A. Gahl (NIH)
Category
Science, Technology, and Environment
Charles Heurich and team (U.S. Department of Justice)
Charles Heurich and team (U.S. Department of Justice)
Winners
Charles Heurich and team (U.S. Department of Justice)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
James Michael Duncan and team (NASA)
James Michael Duncan and team (NASA)
Winners
James Michael Duncan and team (NASA)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
C. Norman Coleman (NIH)
C. Norman Coleman (NIH)
Winners
C. Norman Coleman (NIH)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Paul A. Hsieh (USGS)
Federal Employee of the Year
Alfonso Batres (VA)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Diane K. Braunstein (Social Security Administration)
Citizen Services
Ann S. Martin (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
Emerging Leaders
William A. Gahl (NIH)
Science, Technology, and Environment
Charles Heurich and team (U.S. Department of Justice)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
James Michael Duncan and team (NASA)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
C. Norman Coleman (NIH)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2012
Lynne Meryl Mofenson(NIH)
Lynne Meryl Mofenson(NIH)
Winners
Lynne Meryl Mofenson(NIH)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
James Cash (National Transportation Safety Board)
James Cash (National Transportation Safety Board)
Winners
James Cash (National Transportation Safety Board)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Elliot B. Branch (Department of the Navy)
Elliot B. Branch (Department of the Navy)
Winners
Elliot B. Branch (Department of the Navy)
Category
Management Excellence
Susan Angell & Mark Johnston (among others) (Housing and Urban Development, VA)
Susan Angell & Mark Johnston (among others) (Housing and Urban Development, VA)
Winners
Susan Angell & Mark Johnston (among others) (Housing and Urban Development, VA)
Category
Citizen Services
Jacob M. Taylor (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Jacob M. Taylor (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Winners
Jacob M. Taylor (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Neal S. Young (NIH)
Neal S. Young (NIH)
Winners
Neal S. Young (NIH)
Category
Science and Environment
Louis Milione (among others) (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Louis Milione (among others) (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Winners
Louis Milione (among others) (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Nael Samha & Thomas Roland Jr. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Nael Samha & Thomas Roland Jr. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Winners
Nael Samha & Thomas Roland Jr. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Charles Scoville (VA)
Charles Scoville (VA)
Winners
Charles Scoville (VA)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Lynne Meryl Mofenson(NIH)
Federal Employee of the Year
James Cash (National Transportation Safety Board)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Elliot B. Branch (Department of the Navy)
Management Excellence
Susan Angell & Mark Johnston (among others) (Housing and Urban Development, VA)
Citizen Services
Jacob M. Taylor (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Emerging Leaders
Neal S. Young (NIH)
Science and Environment
Louis Milione (among others) (Drug Enforcement Administration)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Nael Samha & Thomas Roland Jr. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Charles Scoville (VA)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2013
Julie Segre & Tara Palmore (among others)(NIH)
Julie Segre & Tara Palmore (among others)(NIH)
Winners
Julie Segre & Tara Palmore (among others)(NIH)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Orice Williams Brown (GAO)
Orice Williams Brown (GAO)
Winners
Orice Williams Brown (GAO)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Kevin T. Geiss (Department of the Air Force)
Kevin T. Geiss (Department of the Air Force)
Winners
Kevin T. Geiss (Department of the Air Force)
Category
Management Excellence
Daniel Madrzykowski (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Daniel Madrzykowski (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Winners
Daniel Madrzykowski (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Category
Citizen Services
Andrew Rabens (Department of State)
Andrew Rabens (Department of State)
Winners
Andrew Rabens (Department of State)
Category
Emerging Leaders
David Lavery (among others) (NASA)
David Lavery (among others) (NASA)
Winners
David Lavery (among others) (NASA)
Category
Science and Environment
John MacKinnon (among others) (Homeland Security)
John MacKinnon (among others) (Homeland Security)
Winners
John MacKinnon (among others) (Homeland Security)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Hamid Jafari (CDC)
Hamid Jafari (CDC)
Winners
Hamid Jafari (CDC)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Antonio J. Mendez (CIA)
Antonio J. Mendez (CIA)
Winners
Antonio J. Mendez (CIA)
Category
(General Winner)
Winners
Category
Julie Segre & Tara Palmore (among others)(NIH)
Federal Employee of the Year
Orice Williams Brown (GAO)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Kevin T. Geiss (Department of the Air Force)
Management Excellence
Daniel Madrzykowski (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Citizen Services
Andrew Rabens (Department of State)
Emerging Leaders
David Lavery (among others) (NASA)
Science and Environment
John MacKinnon (among others) (Homeland Security)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Hamid Jafari (CDC)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Antonio J. Mendez (CIA)
(General Winner)
· Recipients › 2010s › 2014
Rana Hajjeh (among others) (CDC)
Rana Hajjeh (among others) (CDC)
Winners
Rana Hajjeh (among others) (CDC)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Edwin Kneedler (Department of Justice)
Edwin Kneedler (Department of Justice)
Winners
Edwin Kneedler (Department of Justice)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Alan J. Lindenmoyer (NASA)
Alan J. Lindenmoyer (NASA)
Winners
Alan J. Lindenmoyer (NASA)
Category
Management Excellence
Michael Byrne (FCC)
Michael Byrne (FCC)
Winners
Michael Byrne (FCC)
Category
Citizen Services
Sara Meyers (Housing and Urban Development)
Sara Meyers (Housing and Urban Development)
Winners
Sara Meyers (Housing and Urban Development)
Category
Emerging Leaders
William A. Bauman and Ann M. Spungen (VA)
William A. Bauman and Ann M. Spungen (VA)
Winners
William A. Bauman and Ann M. Spungen (VA)
Category
Science and Environment
Omar Aybar & Reginald France (among others) (Department of Health and Human Services)
Omar Aybar & Reginald France (among others) (Department of Health and Human Services)
Winners
Omar Aybar & Reginald France (among others) (Department of Health and Human Services)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Sean Young & Benjamin Tran (Department of the Air Force)
Sean Young & Benjamin Tran (Department of the Air Force)
Winners
Sean Young & Benjamin Tran (Department of the Air Force)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Rana Hajjeh (among others) (CDC)
Federal Employee of the Year
Edwin Kneedler (Department of Justice)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Alan J. Lindenmoyer (NASA)
Management Excellence
Michael Byrne (FCC)
Citizen Services
Sara Meyers (Housing and Urban Development)
Emerging Leaders
William A. Bauman and Ann M. Spungen (VA)
Science and Environment
Omar Aybar & Reginald France (among others) (Department of Health and Human Services)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Sean Young & Benjamin Tran (Department of the Air Force)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2015
Steven A. Rosenberg (NIH)
Steven A. Rosenberg (NIH)
Winners
Steven A. Rosenberg (NIH)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Hyun Soon Lillehoj (Department of Agriculture)
Hyun Soon Lillehoj (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Hyun Soon Lillehoj (Department of Agriculture)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Edward C. Hugler ([Department of Labor)
Edward C. Hugler ([Department of Labor)
Winners
Edward C. Hugler ([Department of Labor)
Category
Management Excellence
Jean Zenklusen & Carolyn Hutter (among others) (NIH)
Jean Zenklusen & Carolyn Hutter (among others) (NIH)
Winners
Jean Zenklusen & Carolyn Hutter (among others) (NIH)
Category
People's Choice Award
Lucile Jones (USGS)
Lucile Jones (USGS)
Winners
Lucile Jones (USGS)
Category
Citizen Services
Adam R. Schildge (Department of Transportation)
Adam R. Schildge (Department of Transportation)
Winners
Adam R. Schildge (Department of Transportation)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Jacob E. Moss (EPA)
Jacob E. Moss (EPA)
Winners
Jacob E. Moss (EPA)
Category
Science and Environment
Mia Beers (among others) (USAID)
Mia Beers (among others) (USAID)
Winners
Mia Beers (among others) (USAID)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Ron Ross (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Ron Ross (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Winners
Ron Ross (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Steven A. Rosenberg (NIH)
Federal Employee of the Year
Hyun Soon Lillehoj (Department of Agriculture)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Edward C. Hugler ([Department of Labor)
Management Excellence
Jean Zenklusen & Carolyn Hutter (among others) (NIH)
People's Choice Award
Lucile Jones (USGS)
Citizen Services
Adam R. Schildge (Department of Transportation)
Emerging Leaders
Jacob E. Moss (EPA)
Science and Environment
Mia Beers (among others) (USAID)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Ron Ross (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2016
Paul McGann, Jean D. Moody-Williams, Dennis Wagner (Medicare/Medicaid)
Paul McGann, Jean D. Moody-Williams, Dennis Wagner (Medicare/Medicaid)
Winners
Paul McGann, Jean D. Moody-Williams, Dennis Wagner (Medicare/Medicaid)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Kathleen Hogan (Department of Energy)
Kathleen Hogan (Department of Energy)
Winners
Kathleen Hogan (Department of Energy)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
William Gregory Burel (CDC)
William Gregory Burel (CDC)
Winners
William Gregory Burel (CDC)
Category
Management Excellence
Edward Grace (among others) (USFWS)
Edward Grace (among others) (USFWS)
Winners
Edward Grace (among others) (USFWS)
Category
People's Choice Award
Lisa M. Jones (Department of the Treasury)
Lisa M. Jones (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Lisa M. Jones (Department of the Treasury)
Category
Citizen Services
Tate Jarrow (Secret Service)
Tate Jarrow (Secret Service)
Winners
Tate Jarrow (Secret Service)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Jaques Reifman (among others) (Department of the Army)
Jaques Reifman (among others) (Department of the Army)
Winners
Jaques Reifman (among others) (Department of the Army)
Category
Science and Environment
Kirk Yeager (FBI)
Kirk Yeager (FBI)
Winners
Kirk Yeager (FBI)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Thomas Mariani, S. O'Rourke, S. Himmelhoch (Department of Justice)
Thomas Mariani, S. O'Rourke, S. Himmelhoch (Department of Justice)
Winners
Thomas Mariani, S. O'Rourke, S. Himmelhoch (Department of Justice)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Paul McGann, Jean D. Moody-Williams, Dennis Wagner (Medicare/Medicaid)
Federal Employee of the Year
Kathleen Hogan (Department of Energy)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
William Gregory Burel (CDC)
Management Excellence
Edward Grace (among others) (USFWS)
People's Choice Award
Lisa M. Jones (Department of the Treasury)
Citizen Services
Tate Jarrow (Secret Service)
Emerging Leaders
Jaques Reifman (among others) (Department of the Army)
Science and Environment
Kirk Yeager (FBI)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Thomas Mariani, S. O'Rourke, S. Himmelhoch (Department of Justice)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2017
Phillip Brooks, Byron Bunker, & Josh Van Eaton (USEPA, (Department of Justice)
Phillip Brooks, Byron Bunker, & Josh Van Eaton (USEPA, (Department of Justice)
Winners
Phillip Brooks, Byron Bunker, & Josh Van Eaton (USEPA, (Department of Justice)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Tedd V. Ellerbrock (CDC)
Tedd V. Ellerbrock (CDC)
Winners
Tedd V. Ellerbrock (CDC)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Courtney Lias & Stayce Beck (among others) (FDA)
Courtney Lias & Stayce Beck (among others) (FDA)
Winners
Courtney Lias & Stayce Beck (among others) (FDA)
Category
Management Excellence
Surabhi Shah (among others) (USEPA)
Surabhi Shah (among others) (USEPA)
Winners
Surabhi Shah (among others) (USEPA)
Category
People's Choice Award
Flora M. Jordan (Marine Corps Systems Command)
Flora M. Jordan (Marine Corps Systems Command)
Winners
Flora M. Jordan (Marine Corps Systems Command)
Category
Promising Innovations Medal
Rory A. Cooper (VA)
Rory A. Cooper (VA)
Winners
Rory A. Cooper (VA)
Category
Science and Environment
Timothy P. Camus (among others) (Department of the Treasury)
Timothy P. Camus (among others) (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Timothy P. Camus (among others) (Department of the Treasury)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Alex Mahoney (among others) (USAID)
Alex Mahoney (among others) (USAID)
Winners
Alex Mahoney (among others) (USAID)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Phillip Brooks, Byron Bunker, & Josh Van Eaton (USEPA, (Department of Justice)
Federal Employee of the Year
Tedd V. Ellerbrock (CDC)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Courtney Lias & Stayce Beck (among others) (FDA)
Management Excellence
Surabhi Shah (among others) (USEPA)
People's Choice Award
Flora M. Jordan (Marine Corps Systems Command)
Promising Innovations Medal
Rory A. Cooper (VA)
Science and Environment
Timothy P. Camus (among others) (Department of the Treasury)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Alex Mahoney (among others) (USAID)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2018
Daniel L. Kastner (Department of Health and Human Services)
Daniel L. Kastner (Department of Health and Human Services)
Winners
Daniel L. Kastner (Department of Health and Human Services)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (CDC)
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (CDC)
Winners
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (CDC)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Marcella Jacobs (among others) (VA)
Marcella Jacobs (among others) (VA)
Winners
Marcella Jacobs (among others) (VA)
Category
Management Excellence
Alison Smith (Department of Defense)
Alison Smith (Department of Defense)
Winners
Alison Smith (Department of Defense)
Category
People's Choice Award
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos
Winners
Jeff Bezos
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Parimal Kopardekar (NASA)
Parimal Kopardekar (NASA)
Winners
Parimal Kopardekar (NASA)
Category
Promising Innovations Medal
Margaret Honein (CDC)
Margaret Honein (CDC)
Winners
Margaret Honein (CDC)
Category
Science and Environment
Karen Dodge & Margaret Moeser (among others) (FTC, Department of Justice)
Karen Dodge & Margaret Moeser (among others) (FTC, Department of Justice)
Winners
Karen Dodge & Margaret Moeser (among others) (FTC, Department of Justice)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Andrew M. Herscowitz (among others) (USAID)
Andrew M. Herscowitz (among others) (USAID)
Winners
Andrew M. Herscowitz (among others) (USAID)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Daniel L. Kastner (Department of Health and Human Services)
Federal Employee of the Year
Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp (CDC)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Marcella Jacobs (among others) (VA)
Management Excellence
Alison Smith (Department of Defense)
People's Choice Award
Jeff Bezos
Spirit of Service Award
Parimal Kopardekar (NASA)
Promising Innovations Medal
Margaret Honein (CDC)
Science and Environment
Karen Dodge & Margaret Moeser (among others) (FTC, Department of Justice)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Andrew M. Herscowitz (among others) (USAID)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2010s › 2019
Victoria Brahm (VA)
Victoria Brahm (VA)
Winners
Victoria Brahm (VA)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Ann McKee (VA)
Ann McKee (VA)
Winners
Ann McKee (VA)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Robert Cabana (among others) (Kennedy Space Center)
Robert Cabana (among others) (Kennedy Space Center)
Winners
Robert Cabana (among others) (Kennedy Space Center)
Category
Management Excellence
Michael R. Bloomberg
Michael R. Bloomberg
Winners
Michael R. Bloomberg
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Daniel B. Jernigan (CDC)
Daniel B. Jernigan (CDC)
Winners
Daniel B. Jernigan (CDC)
Category
Science and Environment
Jamie Rhome (National Weather Service)
Jamie Rhome (National Weather Service)
Winners
Jamie Rhome (National Weather Service)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Ryan Shelby (USAID)
Ryan Shelby (USAID)
Winners
Ryan Shelby (USAID)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Victoria Brahm (VA)
Federal Employee of the Year
Ann McKee (VA)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Robert Cabana (among others) (Kennedy Space Center)
Management Excellence
Michael R. Bloomberg
Spirit of Service Award
Daniel B. Jernigan (CDC)
Science and Environment
Jamie Rhome (National Weather Service)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Ryan Shelby (USAID)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2020s › 2020
Anthony Fauci (NIAID)
Anthony Fauci (NIAID)
Winners
Anthony Fauci (NIAID)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Ira Pastan (NIH)
Ira Pastan (NIH)
Winners
Ira Pastan (NIH)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Neil C. Evans, Kathleen L. Frisbee, Kevin Galpin (VA)
Neil C. Evans, Kathleen L. Frisbee, Kevin Galpin (VA)
Winners
Neil C. Evans, Kathleen L. Frisbee, Kevin Galpin (VA)
Category
Management Excellence
Corvelli A. McDaniel & Lorraine Cole (Department of the Treasury)
Corvelli A. McDaniel & Lorraine Cole (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Corvelli A. McDaniel & Lorraine Cole (Department of the Treasury)
Category
People's Choice Award
Vikram Krishnasamy (CDC)
Vikram Krishnasamy (CDC)
Winners
Vikram Krishnasamy (CDC)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
Winners
Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Beth Ripley (VA)
Beth Ripley (VA)
Winners
Beth Ripley (VA)
Category
Science and Environment
Donna F. Dodson (NIST)
Donna F. Dodson (NIST)
Winners
Donna F. Dodson (NIST)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Winners
Category
Anthony Fauci (NIAID)
Federal Employee of the Year
Ira Pastan (NIH)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Neil C. Evans, Kathleen L. Frisbee, Kevin Galpin (VA)
Management Excellence
Corvelli A. McDaniel & Lorraine Cole (Department of the Treasury)
People's Choice Award
Vikram Krishnasamy (CDC)
Emerging Leaders
Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
Spirit of Service Award
Beth Ripley (VA)
Science and Environment
Donna F. Dodson (NIST)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
· Recipients › 2020s › 2021
Kizzmekia Corbett and Barney S. Graham (NIH)
Kizzmekia Corbett and Barney S. Graham (NIH)
Winners
Kizzmekia Corbett and Barney S. Graham (NIH)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Ana Hinojosa, Eric Choy and team (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Ana Hinojosa, Eric Choy and team (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Winners
Ana Hinojosa, Eric Choy and team (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Michelle Daniels, Charles Eldridge and Ryan Jones (Housing and Urban Development)
Michelle Daniels, Charles Eldridge and Ryan Jones (Housing and Urban Development)
Winners
Michelle Daniels, Charles Eldridge and Ryan Jones (Housing and Urban Development)
Category
Management Excellence
Evan Kwerel (FCC)
Evan Kwerel (FCC)
Winners
Evan Kwerel (FCC)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Reem Ghandour (HRSA)
Reem Ghandour (HRSA)
Winners
Reem Ghandour (HRSA)
Category
Science, Technology and Environment
Callie Higgins (NIST)
Callie Higgins (NIST)
Winners
Callie Higgins (NIST)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Laurene Powell Jobs (Apple)
Laurene Powell Jobs (Apple)
Winners
Laurene Powell Jobs (Apple)
Category
Spirit of Service
Winners
Category
Kizzmekia Corbett and Barney S. Graham (NIH)
Federal Employee of the Year
Ana Hinojosa, Eric Choy and team (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Michelle Daniels, Charles Eldridge and Ryan Jones (Housing and Urban Development)
Management Excellence
Evan Kwerel (FCC)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Reem Ghandour (HRSA)
Science, Technology and Environment
Callie Higgins (NIST)
Emerging Leaders
Laurene Powell Jobs (Apple)
Spirit of Service
· Recipients › 2020s › 2022
Gregory Robinson (NASA)
Gregory Robinson (NASA)
Winners
Gregory Robinson (NASA)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Krista Kinnard (U.S. Department of Labor)
Krista Kinnard (U.S. Department of Labor)
Winners
Krista Kinnard (U.S. Department of Labor)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Clifford Lane (NIAID)
Clifford Lane (NIAID)
Winners
Clifford Lane (NIAID)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Holly Herrera, Hilary Ingraham, Kiera Berdinner, and team (Department of State))
Holly Herrera, Hilary Ingraham, Kiera Berdinner, and team (Department of State))
Winners
Holly Herrera, Hilary Ingraham, Kiera Berdinner, and team (Department of State))
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Cynthia A. Newberg (EPA)
Cynthia A. Newberg (EPA)
Winners
Cynthia A. Newberg (EPA)
Category
Science, Technology and Environment
Amanda Cohn, Anita Patel, David Fitter (CDC)
Amanda Cohn, Anita Patel, David Fitter (CDC)
Winners
Amanda Cohn, Anita Patel, David Fitter (CDC)
Category
COVID-19 Response
Barbara C. Morton (VA)
Barbara C. Morton (VA)
Winners
Barbara C. Morton (VA)
Category
Management Excellence
Darren Walker, (Ford Foundation)
Darren Walker, (Ford Foundation)
Winners
Darren Walker, (Ford Foundation)
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Winners
Category
Gregory Robinson (NASA)
Federal Employee of the Year
Krista Kinnard (U.S. Department of Labor)
Emerging Leaders
Clifford Lane (NIAID)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Holly Herrera, Hilary Ingraham, Kiera Berdinner, and team (Department of State))
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Cynthia A. Newberg (EPA)
Science, Technology and Environment
Amanda Cohn, Anita Patel, David Fitter (CDC)
COVID-19 Response
Barbara C. Morton (VA)
Management Excellence
Darren Walker, (Ford Foundation)
Spirit of Service Award
· Recipients › 2020s › 2023
Laura Cooper and team (Department of Defense)
Laura Cooper and team (Department of Defense)
Winners
Laura Cooper and team (Department of Defense)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Melissa Emrey-Arras (GAO)
Melissa Emrey-Arras (GAO)
Winners
Melissa Emrey-Arras (GAO)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Joshua C. Mellor, Nicholas I. Cheviron, Stephanie Stevens (Department of Justice, FBI)
Joshua C. Mellor, Nicholas I. Cheviron, Stephanie Stevens (Department of Justice, FBI)
Winners
Joshua C. Mellor, Nicholas I. Cheviron, Stephanie Stevens (Department of Justice, FBI)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Brian Key, Scott Bellamy (NASA)
Brian Key, Scott Bellamy (NASA)
Winners
Brian Key, Scott Bellamy (NASA)
Category
Science, Technology and Environment
Paul Nissenbaum, Gloria M. Shepherd, Maria S. Lefevre (Department of Transportation)
Paul Nissenbaum, Gloria M. Shepherd, Maria S. Lefevre (Department of Transportation)
Winners
Paul Nissenbaum, Gloria M. Shepherd, Maria S. Lefevre (Department of Transportation)
Fletcher Schoen, Jennifer Harkins (Department of State)
Fletcher Schoen, Jennifer Harkins (Department of State)
Winners
Fletcher Schoen, Jennifer Harkins (Department of State)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Sarah O’Donnell, Allison Hutchings, Megan Meacham (HRSA)
Sarah O’Donnell, Allison Hutchings, Megan Meacham (HRSA)
Winners
Sarah O’Donnell, Allison Hutchings, Megan Meacham (HRSA)
Category
People's Choice Award
Judy Woodruff (PBS)
Judy Woodruff (PBS)
Winners
Judy Woodruff (PBS)
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Winners
Category
Laura Cooper and team (Department of Defense)
Federal Employee of the Year
Melissa Emrey-Arras (GAO)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Joshua C. Mellor, Nicholas I. Cheviron, Stephanie Stevens (Department of Justice, FBI)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Brian Key, Scott Bellamy (NASA)
Science, Technology and Environment
Paul Nissenbaum, Gloria M. Shepherd, Maria S. Lefevre (Department of Transportation)
Fletcher Schoen, Jennifer Harkins (Department of State)
Emerging Leaders
Sarah O’Donnell, Allison Hutchings, Megan Meacham (HRSA)
People's Choice Award
Judy Woodruff (PBS)
Spirit of Service Award
· Recipients › 2020s › 2024
Shannon Rebolledo, Justin Uphold, Nancy Alcantara, and team (U.S. Department of Labor)
Shannon Rebolledo, Justin Uphold, Nancy Alcantara, and team (U.S. Department of Labor)
Winners
Shannon Rebolledo, Justin Uphold, Nancy Alcantara, and team (U.S. Department of Labor)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Christopher Mark (U.S. Department of Labor)
Christopher Mark (U.S. Department of Labor)
Winners
Christopher Mark (U.S. Department of Labor)
Category
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Pete Guria, Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald, and team (EPA)
Pete Guria, Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald, and team (EPA)
Winners
Pete Guria, Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald, and team (EPA)
Category
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Jerry Ma (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Jerry Ma (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Winners
Jerry Ma (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Category
Emerging Leaders
Amira C. Boland (Office of Management and Budget)
Amira C. Boland (Office of Management and Budget)
Winners
Amira C. Boland (Office of Management and Budget)
Category
Management Excellence
Marc Levitan, Long Phan, and team (NIST)
Marc Levitan, Long Phan, and team (NIST)
Winners
Marc Levitan, Long Phan, and team (NIST)
Category
Science, Technology and Environment
Yan Ping (Judy) Chen, Jay D. Evans (Department of Agriculture)
Yan Ping (Judy) Chen, Jay D. Evans (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Yan Ping (Judy) Chen, Jay D. Evans (Department of Agriculture)
Category
People's Choice Award
Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani (A Starting Point)
Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani (A Starting Point)
Winners
Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani (A Starting Point)
Category
Spirit of Service Award
Winners
Category
Shannon Rebolledo, Justin Uphold, Nancy Alcantara, and team (U.S. Department of Labor)
Federal Employee of the Year
Christopher Mark (U.S. Department of Labor)
Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement
Pete Guria, Steve Calanog, Tara Fitzgerald, and team (EPA)
Safety, Security and International Affairs
Jerry Ma (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Emerging Leaders
Amira C. Boland (Office of Management and Budget)
Management Excellence
Marc Levitan, Long Phan, and team (NIST)
Science, Technology and Environment
Yan Ping (Judy) Chen, Jay D. Evans (Department of Agriculture)
People's Choice Award
Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Joe Kiani (A Starting Point)
Spirit of Service Award
· Recipients › 2020s › 2025
Dave Lebryk (Department of the Treasury)
Dave Lebryk (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Dave Lebryk (Department of the Treasury)
Category
Federal Employee of the Year
Yakov Pachepsky, Moon S. Kim (Department of Agriculture)
Yakov Pachepsky, Moon S. Kim (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Yakov Pachepsky, Moon S. Kim (Department of Agriculture)
Category
Honorees
Thuc Hoang (Department of Energy)
Thuc Hoang (Department of Energy)
Winners
Thuc Hoang (Department of Energy)
Category
Honoree
Susan S. Xu (Department of Health and Human Services)
Susan S. Xu (Department of Health and Human Services)
Winners
Susan S. Xu (Department of Health and Human Services)
Category
Honoree
Shane P. Harrigan (Department of Justice)
Shane P. Harrigan (Department of Justice)
Winners
Shane P. Harrigan (Department of Justice)
Category
Honoree
Kristofer Pasquale, Heather McCormick, Alex Meusburger (Small Business Administration)
Kristofer Pasquale, Heather McCormick, Alex Meusburger (Small Business Administration)
Winners
Kristofer Pasquale, Heather McCormick, Alex Meusburger (Small Business Administration)
Category
Honorees
Ruishu F. Wright (Department of Energy)
Ruishu F. Wright (Department of Energy)
Winners
Ruishu F. Wright (Department of Energy)
Category
Honoree
Richard Burns (NASA)
Richard Burns (NASA)
Winners
Richard Burns (NASA)
Category
Honoree
Renata Miskell, Linda Chero (Department of the Treasury)
Renata Miskell, Linda Chero (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Renata Miskell, Linda Chero (Department of the Treasury)
Category
Honorees
Pavan Pidugu (Department of Transportation)
Pavan Pidugu (Department of Transportation)
Winners
Pavan Pidugu (Department of Transportation)
Category
Honoree
Luis Coronado Jr., Matt Pierce (Department of State)
Luis Coronado Jr., Matt Pierce (Department of State)
Winners
Luis Coronado Jr., Matt Pierce (Department of State)
Category
Honorees
Michaelangelo León (Department of Defense)
Michaelangelo León (Department of Defense)
Winners
Michaelangelo León (Department of Defense)
Category
Honoree
Christina Ritter, Lara Strawbridge, Daniel Heider (Department of Health and Human Services)
Christina Ritter, Lara Strawbridge, Daniel Heider (Department of Health and Human Services)
Winners
Christina Ritter, Lara Strawbridge, Daniel Heider (Department of Health and Human Services)
Category
Honorees
Maya Bretzius (Department of the Treasury)
Maya Bretzius (Department of the Treasury)
Winners
Maya Bretzius (Department of the Treasury)
Category
Honoree
Mary Anne Alvin (Department of Energy)
Mary Anne Alvin (Department of Energy)
Winners
Mary Anne Alvin (Department of Energy)
Category
Honoree
Lydia Carpenter (Department of Agriculture)
Lydia Carpenter (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Lydia Carpenter (Department of Agriculture)
Category
Honoree
Laura W. Cheever (Department of Health and Human Services)
Laura W. Cheever (Department of Health and Human Services)
Winners
Laura W. Cheever (Department of Health and Human Services)
Category
Honoree
Kyle Randall Knipper (Department of Agriculture)
Kyle Randall Knipper (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Kyle Randall Knipper (Department of Agriculture)
Category
Honoree
Kathleen Kirsch (USAID)
Kathleen Kirsch (USAID)
Winners
Kathleen Kirsch (USAID)
Category
Honoree
Johnie N. Jenkins (Department of Agriculture)
Johnie N. Jenkins (Department of Agriculture)
Winners
Johnie N. Jenkins (Department of Agriculture)
Category
Honoree
John A. Blevins (NASA)
John A. Blevins (NASA)
Winners
John A. Blevins (NASA)
Category
Honoree
Chad Kahler, Michael Staudenmaier Jr., Mark Loeffelbein (National Weather Service)
Chad Kahler, Michael Staudenmaier Jr., Mark Loeffelbein (National Weather Service)
Winners
Chad Kahler, Michael Staudenmaier Jr., Mark Loeffelbein (National Weather Service)
Category
Honorees
Alexander Maranghides (Department of Commerce)
Alexander Maranghides (Department of Commerce)
Winners
Alexander Maranghides (Department of Commerce)
Category
Honoree
Winners
Category
Dave Lebryk (Department of the Treasury)
Federal Employee of the Year
Yakov Pachepsky, Moon S. Kim (Department of Agriculture)
Honorees
Thuc Hoang (Department of Energy)
Honoree
Susan S. Xu (Department of Health and Human Services)
Honoree
Shane P. Harrigan (Department of Justice)
Honoree
Kristofer Pasquale, Heather McCormick, Alex Meusburger (Small Business Administration)
Honorees
Ruishu F. Wright (Department of Energy)
Honoree
Richard Burns (NASA)
Honoree
Renata Miskell, Linda Chero (Department of the Treasury)
Honorees
Pavan Pidugu (Department of Transportation)
Honoree
Luis Coronado Jr., Matt Pierce (Department of State)
Honorees
Michaelangelo León (Department of Defense)
Honoree
Christina Ritter, Lara Strawbridge, Daniel Heider (Department of Health and Human Services)
Honorees
Maya Bretzius (Department of the Treasury)
Honoree
Mary Anne Alvin (Department of Energy)
Honoree
Lydia Carpenter (Department of Agriculture)
Honoree
Laura W. Cheever (Department of Health and Human Services)
Honoree
Kyle Randall Knipper (Department of Agriculture)
Honoree
Kathleen Kirsch (USAID)
Honoree
Johnie N. Jenkins (Department of Agriculture)
Honoree
John A. Blevins (NASA)
Honoree
Chad Kahler, Michael Staudenmaier Jr., Mark Loeffelbein (National Weather Service)
Honorees
Alexander Maranghides (Department of Commerce)
Honoree

References

  1. Stand-Out Public Servants Receive Coveted Service to America Medals at Washington, D.C. Gala; "Oscars" of Government Ser
  2. Gabrielle Maxey, Risky Business, The University of Memphis Magazine (Fall 2010); see also Marie Gilbert, "Hagerstown man
    http://www.memphis.edu/magazine/issues/fall10/columns/riskybusiness.php
  3. "The Canary"
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2024/michael-lewis-chris-marks-the-canary-who-is-government/
  4. Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
    https://servicetoamericamedals.org/honorees/
  5. Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
    https://servicetoamericamedals.org/about/paul-volcker-career-achievement/
  6. Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
    https://servicetoamericamedals.org/honorees/laura-k-cooper-and-the-russia-ukraine-and-eurasia-policy-team/
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