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CalPERS Spotlight on Excellence Award: Nominations Now Open

The CalPERS Spotlight on Excellence Award is our opportunity to celebrate the public employees who make a difference in our state year-round.

Presented as part of the annual CalPERS Educational Forum, the Spotlight on Excellence Award shines a light on outstanding public employees serving with CalPERS employers.

This peer-nominated award recognizes a public agency, program, or employee who has:

  • Exhibited the spirit of what it means to be of service to the public
  • Served as a model other agencies or employees can follow
  • A proven track record of success in building up their community

To nominate someone, simply submit the online form by Friday, July 25, at 5:00 p.m. Nominees must represent a CalPERS contracting agency.

In addition to being honored in person at the Educational Forum, the recipient will have their story shared through CalPERS news and social media channels.

We look forward to celebrating our Spotlight on Excellence Award recipient with you in October.

Contact us at calpers_educational_forum@calpers.ca.gov with questions, and get Educational Forum updates by following us on social media and using the hashtag #CalPERSEdF.

Be inspired by stories of past recipients with the videos below.