The Public Service Award of Excellence (PSAE) recognizes employees who have demonstrated excellence in the achievement of results for Canadians and reflect the priorities of the Public Service, while demonstrating Key Leadership Competencies. The Award is open to individuals and teams at all levels.

Up to 33 awards are presented to recipients from across Canada and abroad. The award is non-monetary and consists of an inscribed trophy. Recipients are invited to participate in the awards ceremony, which is held during National Public Service Week every year.

There are ten categories for the award:

• excellence in citizen-focused service delivery
• employment equity and diversity
• exemplary contribution under extraordinary circumstances
• innovation
• management excellence
• official languages
• outstanding career
• youth
• excellence in policy (new)
• the Joan Atkinson Award (new)

New 2010 Public Service Award of Excellence Guidelines

• Nomination Form
• Departmental coordinators for awards and recognition