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FOIA News: Sunshine Week awards for feds

FOIA News (2026)Allan BlutsteinComment

OIP Now Accepting Nominations for the 2026 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards

By DOJ/OIP, FOIA Post, Jan. 23, 2026

The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2026 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government. 

Agency FOIA professionals are at the center of ensuring successful FOIA administration and we look forward to celebrating the work of these individuals from around the government.  For this year’s event, OIP is seeking nominations for three categories of awards:

  • Exceptional Service by a FOIA Professional or Team of FOIA Professionals

  • Exceptional Advancements in IT to Improve the Agency’s FOIA Administration

  • Lifetime Service Award

Nominations can be submitted by agencies or by a member of the public.  All nominations are due to OIP by Friday, February 13, 2026.

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