Presidential awards return after a pandemic pause – By Jessie Bur (Federal Times) / Mar 4 2021
Top-level federal employees will once again be lauded and monetarily recognized for exceptional service in 2021, as the Office of Personnel Management announced March 3 that the White House would resume the Presidential Rank Awards after their 2020 cancellation.
“The Presidential Rank Awards have a rich history of awarding well-deserved individuals in federal career service,” said Ronald Klain, White House chief of staff, in a news release.
“We are pleased that the Office of Personnel Management has made it a priority to bring back these distinguished awards to honor our dedicated civil servants in the federal workforce. The president looks forward to being part of the selection process and lifting up individuals that consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry and a relentless commitment to public service.”
