June 2000

The GEICO Public Service Awards
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting awards for Federal employees sponsored by various organizations.

The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) Public Service Awards, established in 1980, "emphasize GEICO's belief that the contributions of many hardworking, talented government employees are deserving of special acclaim." GEICO's Philanthropic Foundation sponsors the awards. The Foundation grants one award to each of four active Federal employees for outstanding achievements in one of the following areas:

• substance abuse prevention and treatment;
• fire prevention and safety;
• physical rehabilitation; and
• traffic safety and accident prevention.

Award winners receive a $2,500 cash award, an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, for the winner and spouse, and a commemorative plaque.

For the active Federal employee category, all career civil service employees are eligible. For the retired Federal employee category, individuals must be retired civilian Federal employees on a Federal retiree annuity, and the work meriting consideration for the award must have been accomplished since retirement from the Federal service.