Federal Manager's Daily Report

The Office of Personnel Management has put out a call for applications for the 2006 President’s Quality Award, which recognizes organizations and programs that stand out in implementing the objectives of the President’s Management Agenda.

There will be three levels of awards: Category One Awards, which recognize specific innovative and exemplary projects and practices; Category Two Awards, which recognize overall agency achievement in each one of the five governmentwide management initiatives outlined in the PMA; and Category Three Awards, which recognize overall agency management and how effectively the different management systems are integrated.

Submissions must be received no later than 5 pm, Eastern time on July 31, 2006. For award criteria and application instructions, go to www.opm.gov/pqa.