The APEX Awards of Excellence

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Each year, APEX highlights management excellence and leadership of federal public service executives. The Association’s awards are presented to the people who have made uniquely important contributions. The recognition of excellence by our peers contributes to a greater sense of community among the executive cadre. These Awards not only recognize the individual achievement of the finalists, but also shine a light on public service excellence more broadly, by highlighting the programs and initiatives that represent the talent, creativity, and commitment of the executive cadre. The APEX Awards of Excellence are open to all executives currently employed in the public service, regardless of their membership status with APEX.

APEX is seeking nominations for the following awards:

– Leadership

– Innovation

– Partnership

– Community Contribution

– Career Contribution

– Healthy Workplace

List of Awards and nomination criteria

Once nominations close, APEX will strike a selection committee and undertake the task of confirming the Award winners for each category. Each nominee will be advised in spring 2025 prior to the official announcements at the APEX Leadership Summit.

2025/2026 Deadlines

APEX is in the process of changing its award cycle for 25-26. Normally, the process started in November of each year. We will be delaying the nomination cycle to Spring 2026. More information will become available in the Fall 2025 with regards to the nomination timeline and process.

For more information, please consult the list of awards and nomination criteria.