Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)

Date: Sunday, May 1^th – Saturday, May 7^th, 2022.

Celebrated annually during the first week of May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) (external link) is time set aside to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.

Throughout the country, mayors, governors, agency leaders, communities and public service organizations participate in PSRW by issuing proclamations; hosting award ceremonies and special tribut

e events; and delivering messages about the value of public service.

During this special week, you have an opportunity to share your pride in your public service. One way you can do that is by participating in NIH’s photo campaign for Public Service Recognition Week. Choose one of the following:

• Take a photo with your completed Public Service Recognition Week template:
  • I Heart Public Service Because
  • I Serve Because
  • I Appreciate Public Servants Because
• Insert your picture to a Public Service Recognition Week template:
  • Insert Your Picture Templates
• Create a Zoom video with a Public Service Recognition Week background:
  • How to Make Your PSRW Video SOP
  • PSRW S&R Background
  • PSRW NIH S&R Background
  • I Serve Because Background
  • I Love Public Service Because Background