Public Service Award of Excellence

The Public Service Award of Excellence (PSAE) recognizes employees who have demonstrated excellence in achieving results for Canadians and who reflect the priorities of the public service, while demonstrating key leadership competencies.

The award is open to individuals and teams at all levels (other than the deputy minister level). The award is non-monetary, and recipients will be announced during National Public Service Week in June 2013.

• Public Service Award of Excellence Guidelines 2013 – Nomination Guidelines
• Departmental Coordinators for Awards and Recognition

Categories

In 2013, there are 13 categories for the Public Service Award of Excellence:

• Outstanding Career
• Management Excellence
• Innovation
• Excellence in Citizen-Focused Service Delivery
• Employment Equity and Diversity
• Official Languages
• Excellence in Policy
• Youth
• Exemplary Contribution Under Extraordinary Circumstances
• The Joan Atkinson Award
• Scientific Contribution
• Large-Scale Special Event or Project (new)
• 60 Years of Service Special Award (new)

Recipients

• Public Service Award of Excellence 2012
• Public Service Award of Excellence 2011
• Public Service Award of Excellence 2010