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

On October 7, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts the first of three awards ceremonies in the National Capitol 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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Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards in Glynco, Georgia

On August 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosts an awards ceremony with FLETC in Glynco to present the DHS Secretary’s Awards to employees for their outstanding contributions and recognize workforce achievements.

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The Secretary’s Award for Volunteer Service 2024

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.

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The Secretary’s Champion of Equity Award 2024

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.

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The Secretary’s Award for Team Excellence 2024

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.

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The Secretary’s Award for Innovation 2024

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.

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The Secretary’s Award for Valor 2024

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