PSRW Communications Toolkit

Post by 4/20/26

Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) highlights the dedication and impact of public servants with the state of Washington! Save the date for annual celebration events in Olympia, Spokane and Kennewick, taking place May 3-9, 2026. We look forward to sharing our appreciation for your work building a better Washington.

May 3 | Washington State Employee Mariners Game Day – Mariners vs Royals

Purchase discount tickets for the Mariners vs Royals game on May 3. Discounted tickets are available at the Main Level or View Level. Please note that tickets must be purchased outside of work hours, using your personal device. Non-financial information provided through state devices may be a public record subject to disclosure. When purchasing items, your information will be provided to a third party outside the state system. OFM is not responsible for the third party’s use of your data.

May 5 | Extra Mile and Leadership Awards Ceremony

May 6 | Olympia Event, 11 am – 1pm

Join us on East Campus Lawn (across from Tivoli Fountain) for hotdogs, vender booths, and other fun! The PSRW Olympia event is still seeking volunteers to help facilitate the event. Register as a volunteer for the Olympia PSRW event.

May 6 | Spokane Event, 11 am – 1 pm

Join us at the National Guard Readiness Center for Spokane’s PSRW appreciation event!

May 7 | Kennewick Event 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Join us at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams for the Kennewick PSRW celebration!

Logistical considerations:

• What is your timeline for your team to attend PSRW events?
• How will you budget time for your team to take part in these events?
• If you are unable to provide time for staff to attend these events, how else are you expressing appreciation to your team?
• Are there any agency specific PSRW activities taking place?

Talking points for division meetings:

• As we approach PSRW (taking place May 3-9), I want to express my appreciation for your hard work and achievements over the last year.
• I invite you to take part in the PSRW programming—from the appreciation events in Olympia, Spokane, and Kennewick, to the discounted tickets for the May 3 Mariners game.
• If you are planning to attend a PSRW event during working hours, please make sure to let me know and mark it on your calendars.
• (OPTIONAL) Share about any agency specific PSRW offerings.

We are excited to celebrate PSRW with you next week! As a reminder, there are PSRW events taking place in Olympia, Spokane and Kennewick. In the meantime, check out our PSRW 2026 Virtual Meeting Backgrounds.

May 3 | Washington State Employee Mariners Game Day – Mariners vs Royals

Purchase discount tickets for the Mariners vs Royals game on May 3. Discounted tickets are available at the Main Level or View Level. Please note that tickets must be purchased outside of work hours, using your personal device. Non-financial information provided through state devices may be a public record subject to disclosure. When purchasing items, your information will be provided to a third party outside the state system. OFM is not responsible for the third party’s use of your data.

May 5 | Extra Mile and Leadership Awards Ceremony

May 6 | Olympia Event, 11 am – 1pm

Join us on East Campus Lawn (across from Tivoli Fountain) for hotdogs, vender booths, and other fun! The PSRW Olympia event is still seeking volunteers to help facilitate the event. Register as a volunteer for the Olympia PSRW event by DATE PENDING.

May 6 | Spokane Event, 11 am – 1 pm

Join us at the National Guard Readiness Center for Spokane’s PSRW appreciation event!

May 7 | Kennewick Event 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Join us at the Gesa Carousel of Dreams for the Kennewick PSRW celebration!

Announcing the 2026 Public Service Recognition Award winners + events this week to celebrate public servants [ .docx]

Download the Spokane Event Flyer

Download the Kennewick Event Flyer

Download the Olympia Event Flyer

• Canva files for Virtual Backgrounds and Templates
• Editable PSRW PowerPoint Virtual Backgrounds

Visit our PSRW Photo Gallery