President Bush has awarded 278 career senior executive and
senior level scientific and professional employees in 35
agencies with presidential rank awards for 2005 in
recognition of outstanding leadership, accomplishments and
service over an extended period.
The rank of Distinguished Executive or Senior Professional
was given to 55 of those recognized, carrying a cash value
of 35 percent of base pay over $35,000. The remaining 223
recipients are entitled to an award of 20 percent of basic
pay — over $20,000 – as part of being recognized as
Meritorious Executive. All get a certificate signed by the
president to put on the wall.
“These awards present a much-deserved opportunity to recognize
those who have made significant progress in advancing the PMA
while producing results for the American people,” said Office
of Personnel Management Director Linda M. Springer.
OPM administers the program. The rank of Distinguished
Executive or Senior Professional (see
http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/295175388/829470/572/0/ for list) can go to one
percent of the 7,800 career SES members, and the rank of
Meritorious Executive or Senior Professional (see
http://fedweek.sparklist.com/t/295175388/829470/573/0/ for list) can go to no
more than five percent.