History
The Northern Territory Correctional Service Medal is a Territory award established to honour the enduring commitment and service of the members of the Northern Territory's correctional services, both serving and former. It recognises long and diligent service, or exceptional contribution to the service.
It is a Territory award, presented within the Northern Territory correctional services rather than through the Commonwealth honours system. It sits alongside the national awards a corrections officer may hold, such as the National Medal and the Australian Corrections Medal.
Design & ribbon
The medal
The medal is issued within the Northern Territory correctional services. Its design and specifications are set by the issuing authority and should be confirmed from the authority or the medal supplier before publication.
The ribbon
Black edges, rust-red bands and a white centre.
The ribbon has black edges, broad bands of rust red, and a white central stripe.
Eligibility
The medal recognises committed service in the Northern Territory's correctional services.
- It is awarded for a cumulative total of ten years or more of service with consistent good conduct;
- It may also be awarded for exceptional dedication and contribution to the service, as determined by its leadership;
- It is awarded to serving and former members of the Territory's correctional services;
- As a Territory award it is worn on the right breast at official functions of the Northern Territory government, and is not part of the Commonwealth Order of Wearing.
Order of wear
This is a state or territory award, not part of the Commonwealth honours system or its Order of Wearing. By convention such awards are worn on the right breast at official functions of the issuing government, and not among the Commonwealth awards on the left.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NT Correctional Service Medal?
A Northern Territory award recognising the committed service of members of the Territory's correctional services.
Who is eligible?
Serving and former members with a cumulative ten years or more of service and good conduct, or those recognised for exceptional dedication to the service.
Is it a national award?
No. It is a Territory award, presented within the Northern Territory correctional services rather than through the Commonwealth honours system.
How does it relate to the National Medal?
The National Medal and the Australian Corrections Medal are national honours; this medal recognises service to the Territory in particular, and may be held alongside them.
How is it worn?
As a Territory award it is worn on the right breast at official functions of the Northern Territory government.
What are its ribbon colours?
A ribbon of black edges, broad rust-red bands and a white central stripe.