In 2003, Edward M. Kennedy received the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service.

Award keepsake features an etching of the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service logo, followed by the text:

Edward M. Kennedy
United States Senator
November 7, 2003
 

Glass. Measures approximately 3" x 4" x 3/4".


About the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service
The George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service recognizes an individual's or group's dedication to public service at the local, state, national or international levels. The award underscores President Bush's long service and commitment to public service. In 1997, President Bush confirmed this commitment when he said "Public Service is a noble calling and we need men and women of character to believe that they can make a difference in their communities, in their states and in their country."

The George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service is a stunning, hand-cut and polished Steuben creation, featuring a meticulously engraved globe in its design. When viewed from different angles, the globe is beautifully bathed in prismatic color. In the crafting of this award, light, illusion, and movement combine to symbolize community and honor. As one views the circumference of the design, the globe appears to divide and then re-emerge intact, suggestive of unity and strength.