Et cetera : Hoover Presidential Foundation Accepting Nominations for Uncommon Public Service

The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. The due date for submissions is February 28, 2025.

The awards are presented during the last week of March in the state House and Senate chambers during the morning session. Additional recognition is given at the annual Foundation Celebration Banquet.

One winner is selected from both the Iowa Senate and House of Representatives. The Uncommon Public Service Award was created by the Hoover Presidential Foundation to honor those public servants who demonstrate uncommon service to the people of Iowa above and beyond their legislative responsibilities.

The nominees are judged on their public service and humanitarian projects. The Hoover Presidential Foundation has been recognizing outstanding public servants since 2007. Submissions can be made at hooverpresidentialfoundation.org/uncommon-public-service-award. Options are available to submit either online or to print a form to submit by mail.

Herbert Hoover, Iowa native and the nation's 31st president, is the inspiration for the award. He noted, "We believe in equal opportunity for all, but we know that this includes the opportunity to rise to leadership . . . to be uncommon."

About the Foundation The Hoover Presidential Foundation promotes and supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, National Historic Site, and other programs that enhance the understanding of Herbert Hoover as president and humanitarian.