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Employee Recognition

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in the National Capital Region, October 15

On October 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts the second of three awards ceremonies in the National Capital Region.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in the National Capital Region, October 7

On October 7, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts the first of three awards ceremonies in the National Capital Region.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 173 Employees at Secretary’s Award Ceremony in California

On September 26, DHS held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Secret Service (USSS), where 173 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Los Angeles

On September 26, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with the United States Secret Service in Los Angeles.

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in New York City

On September 12, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in New York City.

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Presidential Rank Awards

Each year, the President recognizes a select group of Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), and Scientific and Professional (ST) employees for exceptional performance over an extended period with the Presidential Rank Awards.

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DHS Presidential Rank Award Recipients for 2023

Each year, the President recognizes a select group of employees for exceptional performance over an extended period of time with the Presidential Rank Awards. This page recognizes the DHS 2023 Awards winners.

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30 DHS Employees Acknowledged by Secretary Mayorkas for Winning 2023 Presidential Rank Awards

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas recognized 30 members of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce who received the 2023 Presidential Rank Award (PRA) for exceptional service.

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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.

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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.