For 25 years, the Partnership for Public Service has honored our nation’s outstanding civil servants through the Service to America Medals® program, better known as the Sammies. Over 800 career federal employees have been recognized for their work making the American public safer, stronger, healthier and more prosperous.

With nominations for the 2027 Sammies now open, we invite you to join this FedSupport webinar to learn more about the Sammies.

We'll cover:

• How recognition through the Sammies benefits nominees, their teams, and the broader perception of public service



• How to write a strong nomination, featuring examples from past winning nominations
 


• How the nomination process works, including key dates and next steps
 

Whether you've got a nomination in mind or are just curious to learn more, this webinar will help you tell a public servant's story in a way that captures the attention of the judges.  

Speakers:

Catherine Wilson, senior communications and programs manager, Partnership for Public Service

How you handle your employer-sponsored retirement plan when you leave your job is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Join this FedSupport session to learn: 

• The most common distribution options



• How taxes, penalties and investment options factor into your retirement plan decision
 


• Your retirement savings options when you leave your job to help you make the right choice
 

This session will also cover key spending and saving strategies to help preserve your funds when income is limited. 

Speakers:

Sarah Adam, financial advisor, Edward Jones 

As the United States turns the page on its 250th anniversary, the federal government continues to navigate a period of disruption and change while also facing decades of growing distrust. This webinar will explore how the public’s views and priorities for better government can inform the path ahead.

Speakers:

Lindsay Laferriere,director of public engagement, Partnership for Public Service

Hannah Sobran,research associate, Partnership for Public Service