NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 SUNSHINE WEEK FOIA AWARDS ARE OPEN - NOMINATE YOUR FOIA PROFESSIONALS BY MARCH 1, 2021
By DOJ/OIP, FOIA Post, Feb. 17, 2021
The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2021 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from around the government. As the Supreme Court declared, “[t]he basic purpose of [the] FOIA is to ensure an informed citizenry, vital to the functioning of a democratic society . . . ” Agency FOIA professionals are vital to ensuring that the important purpose of this law is fulfilled and we are pleased and honored to celebrate the work of these individuals from around the government. For this year’s event, OIP is seeking nominations for five categories of awards:
Exceptional Service by a FOIA Professional or Team of FOIA Professionals
Outstanding Contributions by a New Employee
Exceptional Advancements in IT to Improve the Agency’s FOIA Administration
Exceptional Advancements in Proactive Disclosure of Information
Lifetime Service Award
Nominations can be submitted by agencies or by a member of the public. All nominations are due to OIP by Monday, March 1st.
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