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Nominate a CO for the 2024 One Voice United National Medal of Honor

One Voice United’s Elevating Our Profession Conference will spotlight correctional professionals’ dedication and provide a forum for addressing industry-wide challenges

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BOSTON — One Voice United (OVU) will host its annual Elevating Our Profession Conference and National Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony from May 28 to 30 in Boston, bringing together correctional professionals for discussions on critical industry challenges and a ceremony honoring exceptional service.

The Elevating Our Profession Conference will feature three days of discussions, workshops and best practices focused on staff recruitment and retention, wellness and technology in corrections. The event aims to provide a platform for correctional officers and professional staff to address concerns and share solutions for improving the profession, organizers said.

As part of the event, OVU will present the 2024 National Medal of Honor Awards, which recognize correctional professionals who demonstrate extraordinary courage and dedication in their roles. Nominations for the awards are currently open, with a deadline of March 15. Honorees will be announced on April 11. To make a nomination, click here.

Award recipients will receive round-trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations for two nights, transportation to and from the event, a Medal of Honor medallion, a facility and individual honoree plaque and commemorative apparel. The ceremony aims to highlight the bravery and selflessness of correctional staff while promoting a positive narrative about the profession.

More information about the event and award nominations can be found here.

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