The NextGen Public Service Award nominations are open, and we need your help to find government workers who have made a positive impact in their workplace.
From being a compassionate and strong leader to implementing an innovative solution for a challenge in your agency, there are a lot of ways that govies can leave a good, lasting impression on constituents. Because of that, each year, we acknowledge and celebrate those who have used their intelligence, exuberance and dedication to improving and invigorating government.
But we can’t do it without you. Check out the award categories below and be sure to send in your nominations by July 26. Two winners will be chosen from each category and notified on Aug. 19, and the category winners will be announced at the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit on Oct. 23.
NextGen Public Service Award Categories
Manager of the Year: This category recognizes a manager or supervisor who goes above and beyond for their team and individual contributors. They care about their team, show up for them, listen to their ideas and advocate needs to upper management on their behalf.
Innovator of the Year: This category recognizes an individual who has identified and improved their organization in an innovative way, through remote/hybrid work, brought a process up-to-date or found a way to enhance virtual culture at your agency.
Communicator of the Year: This category recognizes an individual who demonstrates strategic communication, internally and externally at their agency. This person will push the envelope to find innovative ways to share their message while keeping employees and stakeholders engaged.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Champion: This category recognizes individuals who are passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. They have actively improved or implemented processes, initiatives, training, awareness or other efforts that promote DEIA at their agency.
Outstanding Colleague: This category recognizes an individual that exceeds expectations day-to-day. Whether they offer to run meetings, contribute ideas, or help out colleagues in times of need, you can always count on them to pull their weight and more
Advancing Tech Champion: This category recognizes a forward thinker who has utilized technology as part of their approach to transformation. This individual is an innovative thinker who is trying to move their agency to tools like artificial intelligence or machine learning to allow more time for employees to actually do their mission-critical work.
There’s a category for every kind of employee who is excelling – don’t miss your chance to give them a well-deserved pat on the back! Also, don’t forget to register for the upcoming NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit: Essential Skills for the Modern Public Servant on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to see the winners announced.