Secretary Mayorkas and Department Leadership to Host 8 Events Nationwide to Celebrate Accomplishments of the Workforce, Including Individuals Who Served Since the Department’s Inception 20 Years Ago

WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the 1,341 winners of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary’s Awards, which honor employees from 43 different states, countries, territories, and districts. These individuals, the largest number ever recognized, were selected for their extraordinary achievements and commitment to the DHS mission. Secretary Mayorkas and Department leadership will host eight regional ceremonies across the country to recognize employees, starting in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, March 21.

“Every day, the men and women of the Department respond to cyberattacks; save lives by sea and air; secure our nation’s borders and critical infrastructure; and deploy across the country to help Americans recover from disasters; and so much more. Their achievements aren’t only on the front lines, but also extend behind the scenes to modernize and streamline the Department’s processes in order to better relationships between the Department and the people we serve,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “It is the honor of my life to lead this Department and to recognize some of the extraordinary public servants who safeguard our nation and keep us all safe.”

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