Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first Monday through Sunday in May. During PSRW, federal, state, county and local public employees take part in events that celebrate the broad variety of services performed by employees at all levels of government.

Through these events:

• Americans learn about the services performed by public employees,
• officials and citizens recognize these employees for their excellent work, and
• others are encouraged to consider a career in public service.

Public employees reach out to their communities through festivals, open houses, parades, clean-up days, recognition ceremonies and contests.

For more information, visit www.excelgov.org.