History

The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal is conferred upon employees of the Canadian Correctional Service who have demonstrated good conduct, dedicated service, and efficiency in their role.

Employees are eligible after completing 20 years of full-time service (not necessarily continuous), including at least 10 years in a capacity in which there is regular contact with offenders during their duties.

The obverse features a crossed key and torch and maple leaf, inscribed with [EXEMPLRAY SERVICE. SERVICES DISTINGUÉS]. The reverse features the Royal Cipher.

Additional Bars with a maple leaf may be conferred to recognize subsequent periods of 10 years.

The award is only presented to individuals who have not received another long service, good conduct, or efficiency decoration by the Crown. The Medal may be awarded posthumously.