About the NMPDSA
 
 
Primary Purpose
To recognize unusual contributions to the public service and to the improvement of government at all levels by both government employees and private citizens.
 
Specific objectives
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To honor career civil servants for significant contributions to public agencies and to the state and community in which they live,
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To recognize civic leaders and private citizens for their contributions to the improvement of the Public Service at the Federal, State and Local Levels; and
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To encourage all officials and employees in government to pursue standards of excellence in the performance of their official duties and, in addition, to recognize their responsibilities as citizens to engage in constructive activities outside of the immediate responsibilities of their positions.
 
Concomitant values of NMDPSA
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To promote public appreciation of the quality of people in public service; and
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To encourage outstanding young people to seek careers in the public service.