The Faithful Service Awards Program was established by the Georgia General Assembly to help attract and retain employees by recognizing their service to the citizens of the state of Georgia. Through this program, approximately 13,000 state employees are recognized annually, beginning with five years of total service and every five years thereafter. Employees being recognized for 5, 10 and 15 years of service receive a service award certificate, like the one pictured above. Employees with 20, 25, 30 or 35 years of service receive a service award certificate and lapel pin.The Georgia Merit System is responsible for administering the program for Georgia state government. This includes maintaining service award records for all state employees and producing service awards each month, which are distributed to state employees through their departmental personnel offices.

Please direct your questions or comments regarding the Faithful Service Awards Program to the Program Administrator at fsa@gms.state.ga.us