A group of selected individuals and government departments have been commended for their achievements and performances for the year that has been judged to be exceptional.

Speaking to more than 700 civil servants, dignitaries, cabinet ministers at the Service Excellence Awards last night at Novotel Lami, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said all civil servants contribute to building a better Fiji, however the winners have gone beyond the call of duty.