This week, May 1–7, 2016, is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). Since 1985, the first week in May has been dedicated to honoring the men and women who serve all levels of government. All week long ICMA will be doing a plethora of things to bring to light the great work of all public servants.  Here is an outline of everything going on throughout this week:

LIFE, WELL RUN               

Do you know about Life, Well Run?  Life, Well Run is an ICMA initiative that seeks to raise awareness of and appreciation for the value professional managers bring to building ethical, efficient, effective local government and great communities people are proud to call home.  All this week, the Life, Well Run blog will feature highlights from public servants who were recognized in the community heroes campaigns. Read the Blog Here. 

@ICMA

The best way to follow everything ICMA is doing to highlight Public Service Recognition Week is to follow ICMA’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. @ICMA wants you to participate with us and it’s easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Download one of two white board templates listed below.

• Option 1: I heart public servants because…
• Option 2: I’m proud to serve because…
• If desired, add your organization’s hashtag or logo to the template—as long as you also keep the #PSRW hashtag.

2. Encourage your members and contacts to add a personal message to the white board and take photos to share online.

3. Post the photos on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram using the #PSRW hashtag so ICMA can track when and where it’s used.

LEADERSHIP MATTERS

On Tuesday, May 2, ICMA’s weekly e-newsletter Leadership Matters will publish this article highlighting eight outstanding chief administrative officers (CAOs) that showcases the value of professional city, town, and county managers. Sign Up for Leadership Matters.     

LEADERSHIP {RE]IMAGINED

The Leadership {RE}imagined will be publishing multiple posts with quotes from public servants on what keeps them motivated and passionate to stay in public service, what is their biggest achievements in public service, and what advice they would share on making public service a career?

The best way to follow everything going on during Public Service Recognition Week is to follow #PSRW.