Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking how the country understands public service
Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking how the country understands public service  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu May 07 2026
Description: At a moment when trust in government is closely tied to how work actually gets done, the National Academy of Public Administration is treating recognition as more than a ceremony. We’ll talk about why NAPA is making “Celebrating the American Public Servant” a year‑long effort and what they’re learning about durability, trust, and service across every level of government with James‑Christian Blockwood, president and CEO of the Academy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.