For immediate release
June 14, 2011
Ottawa – Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for FedNor, helped honour a number of outstanding employees during the Public Service Award of Excellence ceremony. The annual award recognizes some of the many federal public service employees who have demonstrated excellence, professionalism and leadership in serving Canadians.
"Canada has the best public service in the world," said Minister Clement. "Today's event is an excellent opportunity to recognize the hard work and commitment of all federal public service employees who every day make a difference in the lives of Canadians."
Wayne Wouters, Clerk of the Privy Council, joined Minister Clement in presenting awards and congratulating this year's 185 recipients. Winners have made contributions in a wide range of areas, from space exploration to efforts to strengthen Canada's infrastructure and stimulate the Canadian economy.
"Due in large part to the hard work and dedication of Canada's public service, Canada is emerging from the global recession as one of the world's top-performing advanced economies," noted Minister Clement. "Moving forward, you will be instrumental in assisting the Government in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations and programs to ensure value for taxpayer money."
The Public Service Award of Excellence is a non-monetary award presented annually during National Public Service Week. The award is given in the following 10 categories: outstanding career; exemplary contribution under extraordinary circumstances; management excellence; innovation; excellence in citizen-focused service delivery; employment equity and diversity; official languages; youth; excellence in policy; and the Joan Atkinson award.
The complete list of award recipients and their stories are available at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/arp/exc-eng.asp.
Information about the Public Service Award of Excellence is available at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/arp/gl-ld10-eng.asp.
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