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ETHICS AWARDPurposeThe Ethics Award recognizes one employee who makes exceptional contributions to thepromotion of ethical standards and conduct in the Agency. These contributions must farexceed the individual’s normal job responsibilities and the Agency’s existing ethicalrules and policies. The award is given either for a single year of extraordinaryaccomplishments, or for a pattern of truly exemplary accomplishments over a period ofseveral years.EligibilityAll GS, FS, FSN (both direct hires and Personal Services Contractors), SES, SFS, andIPAs appointed to USAID’s rolls. GC and RLA employees are excluded.Approval Steps1. Supervisor (unless nominated by the employee’s Supervisor).2. Bureau/Independent Office Heads, Mission Directors.3. Bureau/Independent Office Awards Committee (BAC).4. GC/EA Review.5. USAID Special Awards Committee.6. Administrator.Recognition1. Framed certificate signed by the Administrator.2. $1,000 cash award.*3. Presentation of certificate at the annual awards ceremony.Other InformationNominations will be judged on how fully a candidate has met the following criteria:1. Commitment, dedication, and perseverance. Displays an unwaveringprofessional and personal commitment to ethical standards and integrity which goesabove and beyond simple compliance with applicable ethical rules and policies.2. Program development. Promotes ethical standards and conduct by developingprograms that emphasize the importance of acting in an ethical manner in all areas ofUSAID work.20*OMB Memorandum 13-05 directs the suspension of discretionary monetary awards while sequestrationis in place. Beginning March 8, 2013 USAID will not issue monetary awards until otherwise directed.