OTTAWA, November 26, 2003 - On December 1, 2003, the sixth annual Head of the Public Service Award ceremony will recognize the performance of exemplary employees of the Public Service of Canada. A total of 20 awards will be presented, honouring 408 recipients, individually and as members of project teams.Date: Monday, December 1, 2003Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Place: Hilton Lac-Leamy3 Casino BoulevardGatineau, QuebecCreated in 1998, the Head of the Public Service Award recognizes the commitment of men and women who, motivated by the desire to serve Canadians and accepting the day-to-day challenges of serving the public good, have performed at the highest level. This year, the awards will be presented in seven categories: Excellence in Policy, Excellence in Service Transformation, Official Languages, Values and Ethics, Collaborative Working Relationships, Excellence in Service Delivery and Valuing and Supporting People.An interdepartmental committee selects recipients, who receive a trophy, a certificate and a pin, emblematic of their hard work, innovation and achievement within Canada's public service.- 30 -For further information:Mario BarilMedia RelationsStrategic Policy and CommunicationsTreasury Board Secretariat(613) 957-2391
