History
Between bravery's moments and long service's decades sits the work that actually changes a prison system: the reforms delivered, the programs built, the leadership that makes hard institutions run humanely. The NSW Corrective Services Meritorious Service Medal recognises it, awarded to current and former members whose outstanding service has significantly contributed to the goals and objectives of the service, honouring dedication, leadership and innovation within Australia's oldest correctional jurisdiction.
It is the third award of the corrections suite, worn after the Bravery Medal and before the Long Service Medal, and it plays the same role within the service that the Australian Corrections Medal plays nationally: recognition that the profession's best work deserves a ribbon of its own.
Design & ribbon
The medal
Corrective Services NSW does not publish a formal design description for the current issue; the pattern supplied is the current issue, and the photographs above show its obverse and reverse.
The ribbon
The current Corrective Services NSW issue.
The ribbon follows the pattern of the current issue, shown above.
Eligibility
The medal honours the exceptional service and contributions of members of the NSW Corrective Services.
- Current and former members are eligible who have demonstrated outstanding service that has significantly contributed to the goals and objectives of the service;
- The medal is the third of the corrections suite, after the Exemplary Conduct Cross and Bravery Medal;
- It sits outside the national honours system and carries no post-nominal.
Order of wear
Corrective services awards do not form part of the Australian honours system. They are worn separately from the national honours in accordance with the agency's dress policy, and on civilian racks they are mounted as a distinct group apart from the official awards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NSW Corrective Services Meritorious Service Medal awarded for?
Outstanding service that has significantly contributed to the goals and objectives of the NSW Corrective Services: the service's recognition of dedication, leadership and innovation.
Who is eligible?
Current and former members of the NSW Corrective Services.
How does it relate to the Australian Corrections Medal?
They recognise comparable standards in different systems: the ACM is a national honour within the Order of Wearing, while this medal is the service's own, and the two can be held together.
Where does it sit among the corrections awards?
Third, after the Exemplary Conduct Cross and Bravery Medal, and before the Long Service Medal.
How is it worn?
Separately from the national honours, in accordance with the agency's dress policy, and as a distinct group on civilian racks.
Does it carry a post-nominal?
No.