The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees

Any full time-employee of the District of Columbia government who is not a member of higher-level management is eligible for an award. The employee must have at least five years of continuous employment with the government of the District of Columbia. Volunteers, temporary, or contract workers are not eligible to participate. Teachers and principals are also not eligible.

Nominations are welcomed from citizens, community and business stakeholders, civic organizations, and government employees. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Nominations must be submitted by December 11, 2009.