FARGO, N.D. - Tomorrow the Fargo-Moorhead Federal Executive Association will host their annual awards luncheon at the Fargo Holiday Inn from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The luncheon honors federal employees in the following categories: Administrative-Operational Support, Professional-Scientific-Technical, Safety-Security, Team Award, Trade-Crafts, Managerial-Supervisory, Heroism-Valor and Law Enforcement.

The winners of each of the categories will be automatically submitted for the Civil Servant of the Year award, which will also be presented at the banquet.

Chief Master Sgt. Paula Johnson, North Dakota Air National Guard state command chief will be the guest speaker at the banquet.

The judges for the initial awards were Fran Brummond, Fargo Air Museum executive director; Adrienne Olson, Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce; and Tom Boyer, Cornerstone Bank vice president. Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker selected the Civil Servant of the Year award.

Local band “Cat Sank Trio” will provide entertainment during the luncheon.

A detailed news release with the winners and photos will be distributed shortly after the event. The names of the winners are embargoed until 12:45 p.m. tomorrow, but media may obtain winner information prior to the luncheon by contacting Penny Ripperger at 701-451-2194.

Media is invited to attend the FEA Awards Luncheon. Please arrive at the Holiday Inn’s Sterling Hall by 11:45 a.m.

For more information about this media advisory, please contact Penny Ripperger.