Director’s Management and Administration Awards

The dedicated work of employees serving in management and administration plays a vital role in the National Park Service's success.

The annual Director’s Management and Administration Awards recognize outstanding contributions by NPS employees to the advancement and service of:

• management
• administration
• Information Technology (IT)
• Information Management

The Excellence Awards recognize employees who go beyond day-to-day duties to solve problems or create new opportunities. They do so with creative thinking and action.

Excellence in Customer Service Award

The Excellence in Customer Service Award recognizes outstanding performance and dedication. The award goes to those who provide exceptional service to internal NPS customers. It honors individuals who consistently go above and beyond. They address customer needs well, resolve issues, and foster positive relationships.

Excellence in Innovation Award

The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes significant advancements or pioneering efforts that contribute to the mission and goals of the National Park Service. The award honors innovative solutions, technologies, or practices that enhance management and administration within the NPS.

Exceptional IT Service Award

The Exceptional IT Service Award recognizes exemplary work, innovative thinking, and dedication in the performance of information technology (IT) service. It focuses on a specific act that is exceptional and moves the IT environment forward.

Advancement of IT and Information Management Award

The Advancement of IT and Information Management Award recognizes outstanding service that contributes to the overall advancement of IT or information management.