Awards of Excellence Program
Each year, APEX highlights management excellence and leadership of federal public service executives. The Association’s awards are presented to the people who have made uniquely important contributions.
The APEX Awards of Excellence are open to all current executives in the public service. It should be noted that Deputy Heads, who are appointed by the Prime Minister, are not eligible and recently retired executives must have been working as of the closing date of nominations for awards.
–› You will find the 2011 Winners here.
Awards recipients are recognized by their peers as exemplifying the highest standards of management excellence. Thus, executives are welcome and encouraged to nominate a colleague they see as having made a significant contribution, deserving of special recognition in one of six categories:
The APEX Awards of Excellence are open to all current executives in the public service. It should be noted that Deputy Heads, who are appointed by the Prime Minister, are not eligible and recently retired executives must have been working as of the closing date of nominations for awards.
–› You will find the 2011 Winners here.
Awards recipients are recognized by their peers as exemplifying the highest standards of management excellence. Thus, executives are welcome and encouraged to nominate a colleague they see as having made a significant contribution, deserving of special recognition in one of six categories:
- Career Contribution
- Innovative Team
- Leadership
- Partnership
- Pierre de Blois Award
- Public Service Citation

