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Employee Award

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.

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 | Site Page

The Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service 2023

The Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service recognizes significant contributions by DHS employees who serve as volunteers with non-profit or community service programs or activities. The employee’s contributions should be direct, sustained, and have meaningful results for individuals or larger public good.

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 | Site Page

The Secretary’s Champion of Equity Award 2023

The Secretary’s Champion of Equity Award recognizes an employee who has excelled in efforts to promote diversity at DHS through outstanding leadership and innovation.

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 | Site Page

The Secretary’s Award for Team Excellence 2023

The Secretary’s Award for Team Excellence recognizes any unit within the Department (such as a Component, directorate, office, division, or section) with outstanding team achievements in operational areas such as law enforcement, aviation, cybersecurity, border patrol, hiring, acquisition, and information technology.

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 | Site Page

The Secretary’s Award for Innovation 2023

The Secretary’s Award for Innovation recognizes individuals or teams that employ a strategic and enterprise-wide approach to strengthening the DHS mission and its operations.

Last Updated: March 14, 2023 | Site Page

The Secretary’s Award for Valor 2023

The Secretary’s Award for Valor is the highest recognition for extraordinary acts of valor occurring either on or off duty.