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2023 Secretary's Awards

Last Updated: August 24, 2023 | Speeches

Secretary Mayorkas Delivers Remarks at the 2023 Boston Regional Secretary’s Awards Ceremony

Secretary Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at a regional Secretary’s Awards ceremony hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard in Boston, MA on August 24, 2023. 

Last Updated: August 23, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Boston, Massachusetts

[LIVESTREAM] On August 24, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with United States Coast Guard (USCG) in Boston to present the DHS Secretary’s Awards to employees for their outstanding contributions and recognize workforce achievements for the Department’s 20th anniversary. The Secretary will also recognize “plank holders,” employees who have served at the Department since its inception in 2003.

Last Updated: August 9, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Sacramento, California

[LIVESTREAM] Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks at FEMA’s Consolidated Resource Center in Sacramento to present the DHS Secretary’s Awards.

Last Updated: July 27, 2023 | Press Releases

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 56 Employees at Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

DHS hosted an awards ceremony at DHS Headquarters to celebrate the workforce. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas officiated the ceremony, where 56 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the mission.

Last Updated: June 9, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in San Antonio, Texas

[LIVESTREAM] Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony at the Canine Training Center in San Antonio, TX, hosted by TSA.

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Tuscon, AZ

[LIVESTREAM] Hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, Tucson, AZ.

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Atlanta, GA

[LIVESTREAM] Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Atlanta, GA.

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s Awards in Miami, FL

[LIVESTREAM] Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Miami, FL, hosted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Last Updated: May 16, 2023 | Event

Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Louisville, KY

[LIVESTREAM] Deputy Secretary John K. Tien and DHS senior leadership honor the accomplishments of employees at a regional ceremony in Louisville, KY, hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Last Updated: March 22, 2023 | Press Releases

Readout of Secretary Mayorkas’s Trip to Arizona and Texas

On March 20-23, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas visited Tucson and Nogales, Arizona and El Paso, Texas to meet with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce, discuss ongoing border and enforcement operations, and meet with local officials and nonprofit organizations.