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Appearance. Awards and decorations of the United States government are civilian awards of the U.S. federal government which are typically issued for sustained meritorious service, in a civilian capacity, while serving in the U.S. federal government. Certain U.S. government awards may also be issued to military personnel of the United States ...
Each winner of the President's Award for Educational Achievement will receive a certificate with a silver seal for free. Pins can be ordered for an additional fee. [4] Unlike the President's Award for Educational Excellence, all grade levels receive the same pin for the President's Award for Educational Achievement.
Cash awards range from $25 to $25,000, depending on the achievement being recognized. (An additional award exceeding $25,000 may be approved at the direction of the President.) On-the-Spot Cash Award – The OTS cash award is a small SASA ($25 to $500) which may be given by a supervisor for day to day accomplishments of subordinate employees.
The award recognizes Civil and Foreign Service personnel who emphasize the importance of labor diplomacy in promoting the values and ideals of American democracy abroad and illustrate the variety of tasks Labor Officers perform. The winner receives $10,000 and a certificate signed by the Secretaries of State and Labor.
During late 2019 and much of 2020, the Lifetime Award was "under review". Volunteers who reached the required 4,000 hours of service were unable to receive the Lifetime Achievement award during that time. In 2021, the Lifetime Achievement Award was made available again, and the President Biden-issued congratulatory letter became available.
Dean's list. A dean's list is an academic award, or distinction, used to recognize the highest level scholarship demonstrated by students in a college or university. This system is most often used in North America, [1][2] though institutions in Europe, [3] Asia, [4] and Australia [5] may also employ similar measures.
Secretary's Career Achievement Award. The Secretary’s Career Achievement Award is an award of the United States Department of State. It is presented to retiring career employees in the Department who, over a period of 25 years or more, of U.S. Government and/or military service, have performed with dedication and distinction. [1]
The Congressional Award is an award given by Congress to outstanding young Americans. In 1979, the United States Congress established the award program to "recognize initiative, service and achievements of young people." The Congressional Award is a nonpartisan, voluntary, and non-competitive award. The program is open for all individuals from ...