Selection Process
Two award winners are selected for each category. For each category, nominees must:
- Be dedicated to public service at the local, state, or federal level.
- Have made an impact on their work or their colleagues.
- Continue to strive for excellence and positively advance their organization’s mission.
Each nominee will be thoughtfully considered for the award by a selection committee. Award winners will be notified on August 22, 2025, and will be announced at the NextGen Virtual Summit on October 22, 2025.
The selection committee will score each nominee based solely on what is provided via the nomination form, and finalists will be selected based on:
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The impact they have made on their work or their colleagues.
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Their leadership qualities. Their commitment to continuously improving government.
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Their ability to make positive change happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit a nomination?
Complete the form on this page by 11:59 p.m. ET on Aug. 1, 2025.
I can’t access or submit the online nomination form. What do I do?
Send an email to
[email protected], and we’ll help you find a way to submit the form.
Who can submit a nomination?
Anyone can submit a nomination, but the nominator needs to be very familiar with the nominee’s work and accomplishments as they are directly related to public service.
Can I nominate myself?
No, but you can ask someone else to nominate you!
Can I nominate a team?
We only accept individual nominations. You can nominate multiple people individually.
Who is eligible for a NextGen Public Service Award?
Please see the eligibility requirements in the respective section above. All government employees, at any level, are eligible for nomination.
Which awards category should I select?
There is a dropdown to select which category you think your nominee best fits. The selection committee will designate the final categories based on information provided on the nomination form.
Is there a limit to the number of nominations I can submit?
Nope! The more, the merrier.
Does NextGen require agency/office approval before accepting the nomination?
No. While some agencies or divisions may conduct their own internal review process, we do not require advance approval by any particular office.
Who chooses the finalists and winners?
The selection committee determines the award winners following careful review of the nominations.
I just submitted a nomination! When can I expect to hear from you?
Nominators and nominees will receive emails on Aug. 22, 2025, letting them know the status of the nomination.
I still have questions. Who can I contact?