The Public Service Award of Excellence provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those individuals and teams whose contributions make a meaningful difference.

I am pleased to announce that nominations are now open until Friday, September 11, 2026.

Following feedback received from employees, several enhancements have been made to the award program.

These updates include:

New individual award categories

• Service excellence
• Trailblazer
• Emerging leader

New team award categories (maximum of 10 per award)

• Service excellence
• Collaborative

Changes in nomination requirements

• Simplified process, including a reduction in the number of support letters from three to two.

The updated nomination forms are available here:
Individual nomination form
Team nomination form

If you have questions about the nomination process, including completing the form or preparing a nomination package, please contact excellence@gov.nl.ca.

I encourage you to take the time to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams around you. Whether their contributions are highly visible or take place behind the scenes, a nomination is a meaningful way to acknowledge the impact they have on colleagues, communities and the residents we serve every day.

Karen Stone, KC
Clerk of the Executive Council