2026 National Medal of Honor Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a correctional officer, supervisor and/or staff member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Nominations for One Voice United's National Medal of Honor are being accepted from December 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026.

Honorees will be announced on March 15, 2026.

All honorees will be recognized at OVU's annual National Medal of Honor awards ceremony in Atlantic City, NJ on Friday, May 1, 2026.

There are two steps to this form:
- Review Award Descriptions and Nominee Eligibility Rules
- Complete Nomination Form
If you have any questions throughout the process please email Brian Dawe, brian@onevoiceunited.org.

National Medal of Honor Awards Descriptions and Eligibility
Medal of Honor Award

Recognizes publicly employed Correctional, Probation, or Parole Officers (of all ranks) who engaged in actions above and beyond the call of duty between January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

Supervisors Award

Recognizes a publicly employed Corrections Professional who exemplifies outstanding leadership as a supervisor. Nominees for this award must have demonstrated outstanding leadership, contributions, and accomplishments in their current correctional position. This award recognizes an exceptional supervisor who has been a publicly employed corrections professional for a minimum of 5 years and and who directly or indirectly supervises Correctional, Probation, or Parole Officers.

They exemplify the following characteristics: integrity, courage, loyalty, dignity, honesty, humility, and accountability. They possess a clear vision and focus. They can build and maintain a team while positively influencing and motivating others to achieve something new, challenge the status quo, and accomplish long-term goals.

Excellence in Corrections Award

Recognizes non-sworn staff working in public-sector corrections (institutional and/or community), who engaged in one or more of the following actions between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025:
- Responded to (and assisted) Correctional, Parole, or Probation Officers during a serious incident
- Drafted, introduced, and/or supported legislation that significantly benefited our mission in corrections (institutional and/or community)
- Directly promoted, and/or contributed to, the physical and/or emotional well-being of Correctional, Probation, or Parole Officers
Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognizes our active and retired Corrections, Probation, and Parole professionals who have served a minimum of 20 years of service to public sector corrections (institutional and/or community) and have consistently demonstrated an outstanding vision, dedication, and commitment to the field of corrections. Their contributions to the profession should be notable, and their integrity should be of the highest order.
Confirmation*

By checking this box I confirm that I have read and understand the nominee eligibility rules. (Please note, nomination forms that aren't filled out accurately and completely may not be able to be considered for selection.)

Nomination Category
Choose which category you are nominating for*
Note: the NMOH Selection Committee will make the final review and determination of the category

Award Eligibility Confirmation
Share the date in which the incident or accomplishment took place*

MonthDayYear
Incident or accomplishment needs to take place between January 1 and December 31, 2025
How many years has the nominee been employed in public sector corrections?*
Must be 5 or more years
How many years has the nominee been employed in public sector corrections?*
Must be 20 or more years
Does the nominee directly or indirectly supervise Correctional, Probation, or Parole Officers?*

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**Your nominee doesn’t meet the criteria for this category. Please see the awards descriptions and eligibility to confirm or email Brian Dawe at brian@onevoiceunited.org with questions.

Nomination Form
Nominee Name*

First NameLast Name
Nominee Email
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Nominee Job Title*
Nominee Facility*
Facility City*
Facility State*
Agency Head Name*

First NameLast Name
Agency Head Job Title*
Agency Head Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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Last Agency Head Name*

First NameLast Name
Last Agency Head Job Title*
Last Agency Head Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Last Agency Head Email*
example@example.com
Description of incident or accomplishment*
Please take a moment to share an incident or accomplishment in which the nominee has gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Supporting Documents*

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Please share at least one supporting document of the incident or accomplishment involving the nominee. Examples of supporting documents include, but are not limited to incident reports, police reports, press coverage and awards. Cancelof

Nominator Contact Information

Please take a moment to share some information about yourself should we need to be in touch with followup questions.
Nominator Name *

First NameLast Name
Nominator Job Title *
Nominator's Relationship to Nominee *
Nominator Email*
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Nominator Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
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National Medal of Honor Awards Descriptions and Eligibility

Nomination Category

Award Eligibility Confirmation

Nomination Form

Nominator Contact Information