History
The Victoria Corrective Services Meritorious Service Medal is a Victorian award established to honour the enduring commitment and exemplary service of the members of the state's corrective services, both serving and former. It recognises those who have consistently shown diligence and ethical conduct in a demanding role.
It is a state award, presented within the Victorian corrective 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, recognising service to the state in particular.
Design & ribbon
The medal
The medal is issued within the Victorian corrective 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
Alternating royal blue and gold stripes.
The ribbon carries alternating stripes of royal blue and gold, with royal blue at the edges and gold at the centre, the blue and gold being the livery colours of Australia.
Eligibility
The medal recognises diligent and ethical service in the Victorian corrective services.
- It is awarded to serving and former members of the state's corrective services;
- It recognises consistent diligence and ethical conduct over a period of service;
- As a state award it is worn on the right breast at official functions of the Victorian 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 Victoria Corrective Services Meritorious Service Medal?
A Victorian award recognising the diligent and ethical service of members of the state's corrective services.
Who is eligible?
Serving and former members of the Victorian corrective services who have shown consistent diligence and ethical conduct.
Is it a national award?
No. It is a state award, presented within the Victorian corrective 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 Victoria in particular, and may be held alongside them.
How is it worn?
As a state award it is worn on the right breast at official functions of the Victorian government.
What are its ribbon colours?
Alternating stripes of royal blue and gold, with blue at the edges and gold at the centre.