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The National Capital Area Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration is holding its annual awards ceremony on June 13 in Washington. This year, the following federal officials are being honored:

  • David O. Cooke Award for Federal Public Service: Gen. James Clapper, undersecretary of Defense for intelligence.
  • Elmer B. Staats Award for Public Accountability: Robert Shea, associate director for management, Office of Management and Budget.
  • Special Achievement Award: Frank J. Anderson, Jr., president, Defense Acquisition University.

In addition, the organization will honor Myra Howze Shiplett, senior adviser at the National Academy of Public Administration, with its President's Award for Outstanding Public Service.

Tom Shoop is vice president and editor in chief at Government Executive Media Group, where he oversees both print and online editorial operations. He started as associate editor of Government Executive magazine in 1989; launched the company’s flagship website, GovExec.com, in 1996; and was named editor in chief in 2007.

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