The Governor’s Public Service Achievement Awards recognize State of Indiana employees and teams who, through their commitment and innovation at work, have produced a measurable, positive impact on their agency’s finances, operations, or population. The awards were first established in 2005 by Governor Mitch Daniels and Governor Braun is pleased to continue this program for 2026. Nominations for the awards are made by Agency Heads or their designees. To celebrate the winners’ accomplishments, the Governor hosts an annual ceremony recognizing them statewide. Winners are awarded a monetary Spot Bonus and their nomination is featured in a special edition of The Torch newsletter.
Criteria for Selection
Nominees will be evaluated by a team that will score submissions utilizing a rubric aligned with the Governor’s agenda. Nominations should provide evidence of excellence and achievement towards advancing Indiana’s state government through measurable results in one or more of the following areas:
- Affordability: Efforts that make life more affordable for Hoosiers, including good stewardship of taxpayer resources with more efficient government, less red tape, save taxpayer dollars, or deliver better services to Hoosiers and taxpayers.
- Jobs and Wages: Programs and initiatives that support economic growth, workforce development, business success, and greater opportunities for Hoosiers to build high-wage careers.
- Education: Efforts that expand educational opportunity, strengthen career readiness, or help Hoosiers gain the skills needed for success.
- Public Safety: Work that protects Hoosiers, strengthens emergency response, reduces risk, or enhances the safety and resilience of Indiana communities.
- Improving Quality of Life: Work that enhances health, well-being, access to services, recreation, arts and culture, the environment, or overall quality of life for Indiana residents.
Awards Ceremony
- Click here to see photos of the 2024 ceremony.
- Click here to view the 2024 program.
