Axios Managing Editor for Politics Margaret Talev and the Partnership for Public Service are teaming up with Tony-nominated actress Adrienne Warren to bring you a glimpse of the work by the 2021 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalists and a special message from President Joe Biden.
These unsung government heroes are working behind the scenes to address issues affecting the American public, from Census data security and relief payments to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Partnership for Public Service is dedicated to making the federal government more effective. The Partnership presents the annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals to recognize federal employees who have made phenomenal contributions to the health, safety and prosperity of our country.