AF accepting distinguished civilian award nominations Published Oct. 31, 2012 By Gloria Kwizera Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 58th Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. This is the highest award presented to DOD career civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and significant contributions of broad scope to DOD operational efficiency, economy, or other improvements, said Senior Master Sgt. Diana Gonzalez, Air Force Personnel Center Evaluations and Recognitions Branch superintendent. Each major command, field operating agency and direct reporting unit may submit one nomination in each category. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their MAJCOM, FOA, or DRU for applicable suspense dates and nomination procedures. Nominations are due to AFPC by Feb.25, 2013. For more information on Air Force recognition programs and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.