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Celebrating the American Public Servant Gala & National Awards Celebration

Organized by National Academy of Public Administration

This culminating celebration, organized by the National Academy of Public Administration, will serve as the ceremonial centerpiece of the year-long "Celebrating the Ameri...

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Dates: Jun 22, 2026
Location: Washington, DC
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Attendees: 2,000
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About this conference

This culminating celebration, organized by the National Academy of Public Administration, will serve as the ceremonial centerpiece of the year-long "Celebrating the American Public Servant" initiative. It is a national stage to honor individuals who demonstrate exemplary Public Service across all levels of government. The Gala will take place at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2026, coinciding with the peak of America's Semi-quincentennial commemorations. The event will convene senior government officials, members of Congress, philanthropic and business leaders, Academy Fellows, civic innovators, and emerging Public Servants for recognition, reflection, and networking. It will celebrate both longstanding and newly established awards, affirming public service as essential to a functioning democracy and aiming to inspire the next generation of civic leaders.

Sponsorship options

The National Academy of Public Administration offers various partnership opportunities through The People's 250 Fund to support the "Celebrating the American Public Servant" initiative. Sponsorship levels include Founders of Freedom ($250,000), Guardians of Democracy ($100,000), Champions of Civic Trust ($50,000), Voices of the Republic ($25,000), Friends of the Public Servant ($10,000), and Semiquincentennial Circle ($1,776). These packages offer benefits such as reserved tables at the Gala, speaking roles, prominent recognition through 2027, recognition at the Academy's National Conference and 60th Anniversary Celebration, opportunities to host invitation-only meals/roundtables with Academy Fellows, podcast participation, and shaping "Critical Conversation" program elements. Additional add-on options include 250 Champions Reception Co-Host ($20,000), Livestream Sponsor ($15,000), Gala Photobooth Sponsor ($7,500), and Named Award Sponsorships. Customization for tailored engagements is available.