The Hundred Year Association of New York

The Hundred Year Association honors outstanding permanent civil servants and provides college scholarships for the children of New York City employees. Founded in 1927, The Hundred Year Association of New York is composed of professional, educational, religious, and charitable organizations that have been in continuous operation in New York City for over a century. The association has honored career civil service employees since 1958. In addition, since 1971, the association has awarded college scholarships to the children of City employees. Two long-standing and prestigious awards are offered by the Hundred Year Association.

Isaac Liberman Public Service Award Nomination (pdf)

Permanent civil service employees of the City of New York with current annual salaries of $103,500 or less are eligible.
Public Service Award recipients are selected based on exceptional performance in one of three areas:

• Measurably improving the efficiency and quality of services to the people of New York City;
• Significantly enhancing the prestige of city service; or
• Demonstrating dedication to their work well beyond their job descriptions.

Any agency, supervisor, union, or co-worker may nominate any employee. Nominations must be endorsed by the Commissioner/Agency Head.

E. Virgil Conway College Scholar Award Application (pdf)

Children of at least one permanent civil service employee or guardian with at least two years of continuous, full-time service are eligible. Gross family income for 2025 must be $143,750 or less.
Selection is based on outstanding scholastic/academic achievement, demonstration of leadership, a solid record of school and community activity and service, and SAT or ACT scores.
Eligible students can apply on their own behalf, but both students and parents/guardians must sign the application.

• 2026 Awards Promotional Flyer (pdf)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (pdf)

The application period for the 2026 Isaac Liberman Public Service Award and the 2026 E. Virgil Conway College Scholar Award is now open. The deadline to apply for both awards is Friday, June 26, 2026.

For questions about The Hundred Year Association awards, please contact the program at hundredyearprogram@dcas.nyc.gov or the DCAS Citywide Programs hotline at (212) 386-0012.