More than a decade ago, Government Executive and the National Capital Area Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration joined forces to create an annual award to honor men and women who have served with distinction
An early recipient was David O. Cooke, the longtime
HEADNOTEdirector of administration and management at the Defense Department. "Doc" Cooke died in 2002, and last fall we renamed the award in his honor.
The 2003 recipients of the David 0. Cooke Federal Leadership Award exemplify selfless work in posts important to the nation's reputation abroad and at home.
HEADNOTETelling America's Story
HEADNOTESince she was a young consular officer, Ambassador Ruth Davis has been setting the record straight.