National Public Service Award nominees sought Published March 20, 2012 By Gloria Kwizera Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2013 National Public Service Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. The National Public Service Award recognizes individuals at all levels of public service who have agency-wide responsibility; exhibit the highest standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishment over a sustained period of time; and are creative and highly skilled career managers. This award is open to both military and federal employees who have spent a significant portion of their careers as public service practitioners at the federal, state, local or international government levels or in nonprofit organizations that provided direct public service. Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency or direct reporting unit for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures. Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination, due to AFPC by Aug. 1. For more information about awards and other personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.