Premier Announces the Recipients of the 2026 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service

CANADA, November 3 - Released on November 3, 2026

Today, Premier Scott Moe announced the recipients of the 2026 Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service. This year's honourees include two emerging leaders, two individuals and four teams.

"Thank you to each recipient for your dedication to serving people across Saskatchewan," Moe said. "This award recognizes public servants who go above and beyond to deliver impactful services and outcomes that make our province a better place to live. The 2026 recipients exemplify that commitment."

Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service recipients embody the Government of Saskatchewan values of serving citizens, respect and integrity, excellence and innovation and working as one team. The 2026 recipients are:

• Bad'i Haghighi, Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement;
• Justin Pearce, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency;
• Alison Moreau, Saskatchewan Firearms Office;
• Ha Nguyen, Ministry of Trade and Export Development;
• The Building Schools Faster Act Team, Ministries of Education, Government Relations, Justice and Attorney General, and SaskBuilds and Procurement;
• Foran Interconnection Project Team, SaskPower;
• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Contract Team, Ministry of Health; and
• Resource Access Team, Ministry of Energy and Resources.

The recipients will receive their award at an event held this evening in Regina.

The Premier's Award for Excellence in the Public Service has recognized exceptional work since 2003. 

For more information about the Premier's Award for Excellence in Public Service, visit: saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.

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