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One Voice United is a national campaign to give corrections officers a voice by bringing the leading labor unions, policy makers, academics and stakeholders together to discuss issues of importance and work toward solutions.

This year’s One Voice United National Medal of Honor was more than an event. It was a reminder of the professionalism, s...
05/07/2026

This year’s One Voice United National Medal of Honor was more than an event. It was a reminder of the professionalism, sacrifice, leadership, and humanity that exists across corrections every single day.

As we recognize National Correctional Officers Week, we also recognize the extraordinary men and women who continue to serve behind the walls, often without public recognition, despite the challenges they face.

This year, One Voice United was honored to recognize the following professionals whose actions, leadership, and commitment reflect the very best of this profession:

Gold Medal of Honor
Sergeant Julie Ann Teague
Moberly Correctional Center
Missouri Department of Corrections

Silver Medal of Honor
Corrections Officer Obbie Johnson
Community Transition Center
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Bronze Medal of Honor
Lieutenant Tyler Gaines
Corrections Security Manager I
Dick Conner Correctional Center
Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Excellence in Corrections Award
Dana Mueller
Corrections Case Manager
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility
Colorado Department of Corrections Division of Adult Parole – Transitional Services Unit

Supervisor Recognition Award
John J. Coleman
Correction Enterprises Chief Executive Officer
North Carolina Correction Enterprises
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction

Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas White
Executive Consultant

Wellness Champions
Tori and Fred Fontz

These honorees represent thousands of corrections professionals across this country who show up each day with courage, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to others.

Their stories matter. Their service matters. And this profession deserves to be elevated, respected, and supported.

To everyone working in corrections, thank you for what you do for your communities, your coworkers, and this profession.

More photos from this year’s event can be viewed here:

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Talk is easy. Implementation is everything. Day 2 of OVU’s ended where it matters most — Bringing the Work Back Home. ...
05/04/2026

Talk is easy. Implementation is everything. Day 2 of OVU’s ended where it matters most — Bringing the Work Back Home. Because real change doesn’t happen in a conference room. It happens when corrections professionals walk back through those doors and get to work. These leaders are showing us how:
✅ Dana Mueller | CO
✅ Jennifer & Scot Ward | IL
✅ Don Hicks | NV
✅ Fred & Tori Fontz | MD

05/04/2026

One Voice United Medal of Honor Raffle Winners 🎉

We are proud to announce the official winners of the One Voice United Medal of Honor Raffle. Thank you to everyone who supported this effort and continues to stand behind the mission.

🏆 $10,000 Grand Prize Winner - Craig Galvin

💵 $1,000 Prize Winners

Robert Rohlfing, Pamela Cress, Brian Dawe, Paul Lunkwitz, Patrick Simpson

Day 2 of and the room was ready for this conversation. 🎙️Our Jobs, Our Voices — because the people working inside our ...
05/02/2026

Day 2 of and the room was ready for this conversation. 🎙️

Our Jobs, Our Voices — because the people working inside our corrections systems deserve to tell their OWN story.

Popular culture has long shaped how the public sees this profession. Today, we pushed back — one voice at a time.

Thank you to our incredible panelists for showing us what it looks like to step forward with courage, creativity, and conviction:
✅ Sarah Roebuck |
✅ Michael Cantrell |
✅ Pete Bludworth | Corrections Unfiltered

The future of a safer, more effective corrections system starts with elevating the professionals who show up every single day. Your insight matters. Your dignity matters. Your story matters.

OVU has arrived in Atlantic City!The energy at our Welcome Reception was everything — old friends reconnecting, new conn...
04/30/2026

OVU has arrived in Atlantic City!
The energy at our Welcome Reception was everything — old friends reconnecting, new connections being made, and a room full of people who truly believe in this work. 💙

⛳ Tee’d Up & All In!The One Voice United Elevating Our Profession Golf Tournament was a blast! 🏌️‍♂️ The OVU community k...
04/30/2026

⛳ Tee’d Up & All In!
The One Voice United Elevating Our Profession Golf Tournament was a blast! 🏌️‍♂️ The OVU community kicked off our three days together of learning, training and support. The energy on the course was amazing! Together we elevate. Together we unite.

If you haven’t yet registered for this year’s Elevating Our Profession Conference and National Medal of Honor Awards Cer...
04/14/2026

If you haven’t yet registered for this year’s Elevating Our Profession Conference and National Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony, now is the time.

The deadline to receive OVU’s discounted hotel rate is the end of this week, and availability is becoming limited. If you are planning to attend, securing travel and lodging now is critical.

This year’s event continues to build, with the addition of a golf tournament, raffle, silent auction, and other opportunities designed to strengthen engagement and support the mission, alongside meaningful conversations about the future of the profession and recognition of those who exemplify it.

We encourage you to take a few minutes today to review the details and secure your spot.

Register here:
https://loom.ly/tKvsk4Y

We hope to see you there.

We are proud to announce the honorees of the 2025 One Voice United National Medal of Honor.Across the country, correctio...
03/15/2026

We are proud to announce the honorees of the 2025 One Voice United National Medal of Honor.

Across the country, corrections professionals show extraordinary courage, professionalism, and dedication every day. These honorees represent the very best of that commitment.

Join us in celebrating them at the One Voice United Medal of Honor Awards Banquet during the Elevating Our Profession Conference.

📍 Atlantic City, NJ
📅 April 29 – May 1, 2026

This event brings together corrections professionals from across the nation to recognize excellence, share ideas, and strengthen our profession.

Register here:
https://loom.ly/tKvsk4Y

Please help us congratulate these outstanding professionals.

United in Purpose. Committed to Service.

Today, we proudly recognize the nominees for the 2025 One Voice United National Corrections Medal of Honor.These men and...
03/01/2026

Today, we proudly recognize the nominees for the 2025 One Voice United National Corrections Medal of Honor.

These men and women represent the very best of our profession. They serve with courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to others, often in environments that demand resilience few truly understand. Their leadership, sacrifice, and dedication elevate not only their facilities, but the entire field of corrections.

Honorees will be announced on March 15, 2026, and recognized at the Awards Banquet and Ceremony on May 1, 2026 in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Please join us in congratulating each of the nominees listed below. Your work matters. Your service matters. You represent what it means to elevate our profession.

Wellness Works Principle #4 centers on Annual Wellness Training that is meaningful, consistent, and grounded in the rea...
02/04/2026

Wellness Works Principle #4 centers on Annual Wellness Training that is meaningful, consistent, and grounded in the real experiences of correctional professionals.

Wellness is not something that can be addressed once and checked off. The cumulative stress of correctional work requires ongoing education that helps staff recognize warning signs, build resilience, and develop practical tools they can use on and off the job.

Annual wellness training should go beyond awareness. It should be credible, trauma informed and shaped by the voices of the workforce. When done right, it supports healthier staff, safer facilities, and stronger outcomes across the entire system.

Wellness Works calls on agencies to treat training as a long-term investment in people, not a one-time requirement.

Learn more about the Wellness Works principles and why they matter to the future of corrections. Visit https://loom.ly/mVgkMks to download the full Wellness Works document which includes 10 Principles for Building a Best-in-Class Correctional Staff Wellness Program

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