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Employee Recognition

Last Updated: November 18, 2022 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas Recognizes DHS Recipients of 2022 Presidential Rank Awards

On November 18, 2022, Secretary Mayorkas congratulated the 29 members of the DHS workforce who were recognized for their exceptional performance and awarded the 2022 Presidential Rank Award (PRA).   

Last Updated: November 18, 2022 | Site Page

Presidential Rank Award Recipients for 2022

Each year, the President recognizes a select group of employees for exceptional performance over an extended period of time with the Presidential Rank Awards.

Last Updated: May 6, 2022 | Blog

DHS Employees Share Why They Serve

This year, we asked employees why they chose to become public servants. Here are a few of the responses we received from employees across the Department.

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page

Recognition Events

As part of this “Month of Recognition,” DHS employees are being honored during recognition events in communities across the country.

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page

Employee Stories

Read stories of those who provide a shining example of the heroic work performed everyday throughout the Department.

Last Updated: April 13, 2022 | Site Page

Recognizing DHS Excellence

The individuals listed on this page have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.

Last Updated: April 7, 2022 | Press Releases

Secretary Mayorkas Honors DHS Employees with Annual Secretary’s Awards

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the winners of the 2022 DHS Secretary’s Awards, which will honor 876 employees from all 9 DHS component agencies and headquarters across 26 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. These individuals have demonstrated a commitment to the DHS mission and exemplify the values of duty, honor, and excellence.

Last Updated: June 8, 2021 | Blog

DHS Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month with First-Time Commemorative Event

On Friday, June 4, at 8:45am, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas raised the LGBTQ+ Pride flag for the first time in DHS history. On the St. Elizabeths campus in the District of Columbia, the Secretary and DHS staff proudly gathered in front of the ceremonial entrance for this momentous occasion.   

Last Updated: May 3, 2021 | Blog

Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas About Public Service Recognition Week

These first seven days of May mark Public Service Recognition Week. During this week, we take a moment to recognize and express the Nation’s appreciation for what you and others in public service do for the American people.

Last Updated: March 9, 2021 | Publication

Patents and Pending Patents

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021, we wanted to highlight the women inventors working for DHS, both federal employees and contractors. To date, DHS has a total of eight women inventors who hold six patents. In addition, more than 20 inventions by DHS women are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).