Yellowknife — April 19, 2023
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal, Canada’s highest honour for the corrections field, has been awarded to 21 employees of the NWT Corrections Service.
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal is handed out on behalf of the Governor General of Canada to individuals working in corrections who have reached a long-service milestone in their career and who have exceeded expectations in work performance.
The medals were presented by the Honourable Margaret Thom, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, during an evening reception on April 18, 2023.
Recipients:
- Chris Comeau
- Darin Strain
- Rosalie Blair
- Clayton Broadbent
- Trevor Lizotte
- Bradley Brake
- Delores Taylor
- Anthony Beck
- Danny Beck
- Vincent McKay
- Kim Mills
- Hazel Nerysoo
- John Nahanni
- Janelle Minute
- Terry Wallis
- Donna Bourque
- Edwin Hunter
- Toko MacDonald
- Cindy Caudron
- Brett Scarf
- Joseph MacIntosh
Quote(s)
“The NWT Corrections services has many professional, caring and dedicated Corrections Officers who are committed to serving northerners and helping inmates improve their lives. It is my pleasure to congratulate each of the medal recipients on their exceptional work and commitment to correctional services.”
- R.J. Simpson, Minister of Justice
Quick facts
- The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal, created on June 11, 1984, recognizes employees of the Canadian Correctional Service who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
- Nominations are accepted based on combinations of criteria, including a minimum of 10 years of service dealing directly with inmates/offenders, with a total minimum of 20 years in the Corrections Service.
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Ngan Trinh
Senior Communications Advisor
Department of Justice
Government of the Northwest Territories
Email: ngan_trinh@gov.nt.ca
Phone Number: 867-767-9256, ext. 82083