Dear agency leadership,
Please share the following 2026 PSRW announcement with your employees. We encourage you to include event reminders on your internal website and in employee newsletters. The OFM Ethics Officer has confirmed the PSRW activities are allowable under Chapter 42.52 RCW: ETHICS IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
2026 PSRW Save the Date
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) is a time when we celebrate those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and other government employees.
During the week of May 3-9, 2026, the Office of Financial Management is coordinating local events and employee awards recognizing Washington state employee’s service. These events are made possible through the generosity of event sponsors and the support of state employee volunteers.
Please save these dates and watch the Public Service Recognition Week | Washington State | OFM website for updates and additional information.
Extra Mile and Leadership Awards
Nominations are open now:
- Nomination Deadline: March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
- Awards Ceremony: May 5, 2026
Award recipients will be posted in the first full week of May.
PSRW Events
Olympia Event – May 6, 2026
Spokane Event – May 6, 2026
- 11am-1pm
- National Guard Readiness Center
Kennewick Event – May 7, 2026
- 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Gesa Carousel of Dreams
Group Discount Ticket Offers
Note: Tickets must be purchased outside of work hours, using your personal device. Non-financial information provided through state devices may be a public record subject to disclosure and when purchasing items, your information will be provided to a third party outside the state system. OFM is not responsible for the third party’s use of your data.
Questions? Contact OFM.
