If you know a federal employee under age 37 who deserves special recognition, the William A. Jump memorial foundation wants to hear about him or her. The foundation is currently soliciting nominations for its award recognizing younger civilian career employees.
The award is presented annually to a younger fed in recognition of superior public service. It honors the late William A. Jump, a former budget and finance officer at the Agriculture Department.
"The public recognition provided by the award should be an encouragement to young people for increased interest, growth, development and high-level performance of work in public administration, and reflects quality as well as integrity," a foundation statement said.
Nominees must:
- Be a civilian career employee of the federal government who has not reached his or her 37th birthday as of December 31, 1998.
- Have been in either a line or staff position for no less than five years.
- Demonstrate unusual competence in any area of public administration, leadership, creativity and resourcefulness, integrity and dedication to duty.
The winner will be honored at USDA's annual honor awards ceremony on June 9. Additional nominees who meet the foundation's qualifications will be granted special certificates.
Contact your agency personnel office for information on the nomination process or e-mail Marie Walker for detailed nomination instructions.
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