There are two categories of awards, distinguished and meritorious, with one grouping for SES members and another for senior level/senior scientific or technical employees. Image: Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffOPM has asked agencies to submit nominations by January 10 for the 2025 annual Presidential Rank Awards for career employees in the SES and equivalent levels, just days after announcing 236 winners from 30 agencies of the 2024 awards.
“A Presidential Rank Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the Federal career civil service; and, accordingly, I kindly ask for your support in nominating your most exceptional career executives and senior professionals – those who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership and have made significant and lasting contributions to the Federal Government,” acting OPM director Rob Shriver said in a memo.
“The individuals who are nominated and chosen for these awards perform valuable services on behalf of the American public and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry, and a relentless commitment to public service. We are looking for extraordinary leaders who have made significant contributions in delivering mission critical solutions, providing excellent customer service and providing excellent customer service,” he said.
There are two categories of awards, distinguished and meritorious, with one grouping for SES members and another for senior level/senior scientific or technical employees, commonly called senior professionals. The “distinguished” award, worth 35 percent of base pay, can be granted to no more than 1 percent of an agency’s employees in such positions and the “meritorious” award, worth 20 percent of base pay, to no more than 5 percent.
As in prior years, the memo added that when making nominations, agencies are to take into consideration “any issues relating to personal and professional conduct such as past misconduct or disciplinary actions” and pending investigations that may lead to such findings.
The memo, at www.chcoc.gov, contains guidance and instructions on nominations.
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