Selection process
Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Sep 15, 2021
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)An agency review committee, consisting generally of three to five individuals appointed by the agency head, shall evaluate all nominations in an objective manner and shall make recommendations to the agency head regarding selection of award recipients and determination of award amounts. In particular, every effort shall be made to consider employees at all M/C levels and in all agency offices and facilities. The committee may request further information regarding the achievement before making an award determination.
(b)Awards must be based upon demonstrable records of achievement. The considerations, criteria, and reasons for a decision to make or not to make an award should be communicated by the committee to the agency head, who shall make the final determination as to the number of awards and the dollar value of each.
(c)There is no appeal from an award decision by the agency head; nominations may, however, be resubmitted in the following year(s), if they continue to meet eligibility criteria.
(d)GOER will not participate in the selection process, but will provide overall direction and evaluation of the program.