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National Medal of Honor

Celebrating Bravery and Excellence

National Medal of Honor

National Medal of Honor Awards

One Voice United’s National Medal of Honor is the nation’s premier awards ceremony that brings together uniformed and civilian staff from across the country to recognize their heroism, courage, and professionalism throughout the field of corrections.

Honorees are nominated by their peers or departments and selected by a committee of current and former officers and staff.

Nominations to recognize acts of service are open 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.
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Medal of Honor Ceremony

On May 30, 2025 One Voice United recognized the below individuals for going above and beyond the call of duty.

  • Correction Officer Kyle Quinn, 2024 Gold Medal of Honor
  • Correction Police Officer Yamalis Diaz, 2024 Silver Medal of Honor
  • Sergeant Guy Pigg, 2024 Bronze Medal of Honor
  • Dr. James Alexander, 2024 Supervisor of the Year
  • Correctional Counselor/President AFGE Local 4070 Jon Zumkehr, 2024 Civilian Recognition Award
  • Retired Warden Richard Palmer, Jr., Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Becky and Joseph Zoccola, 2024 Wellness Champion Award