Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals

Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, presents the National Security and International Affairs Medal to Michael Duncan, former deputy chief medical officer at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at the 2011 Sammies gala in Washington.
Awarded forMaking a significant contribution to the country.
CountryUnited States
Presented byPartnership for Public Service
First award5 October 2002 (2002-10-05)
Websiteservicetoamericamedals.org

The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, also known as "the Sammies", honor members of the federal government workforce, highlighting the work of employees making significant contributions to the governance of the United States. The awards are considered "the Oscars" of American government service. The Sammies accordingly celebrate excellence in the federal merit service.

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