We have created the to honor an activist, journalist, politician, or whistleblower who has gone beyond gaining headline attention to positively influencing public policy. This award differs from the Good Government Award, which was designed to honor a lifetime of work and will typically be given to someone who is retiring from public service.

In the spirit of our mission, this award recognizes individuals who draw attention to and work toward permanent remedies for systemic waste, fraud, and abuse. We welcome your nominations.

The Project On Government Oversight's "Beyond the Headlines" Award Winners:

trophy Russ Kick, of the Memory Hole presented with POGO's 2005 "Beyond the Headlines Award," November 17, 2005.
trophy Anthony Rizzo, Jr., whistleblower and security guard at the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants presented with POGO's 2004 "Beyond the Headlines Award," November 18, 2004.
trophy Gloria Flora, former federal forest service supervisor. Presented with POGO's 2003 "Beyond the Headlines Award', December 11, 2003.
trophy Scott Armstrong, an investigative journalist and executive director of the Information Trust. Presented with POGO's "Beyond the Headlines Award", June 17, 2002, this particularly recognizes Mr. Armstrong's tireless efforts to make government more transparent and open to the public.
trophy Philip Coyle III, former Pentagon Director, Operational Test and Evaluation presented with POGO's "Beyond the Headlines Award", April 2, 2001.
Bill Hedden, Utah Conservation Director of the Grand Canyon Trust presented with POGO's "Beyond the Headlines Award", January 12, 2000.
Robert Martin, EPA National Ombudsman, presented with POGO's "Beyond the Headlines Award", December 7, 1998.
Sen. Grassley Senator Charles Grassley, (R-IA) presented with POGO's 1st Annual "Beyond the Headlines Award" December 2, 1997.

Click here to see the recipients of the First Connie Morrella Whistleblower Awards.

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