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xx Chief of Department Michael Hourihane and Commissioner Schriro stood as Captain Demetria Gives of OBCC/NIC, who served as mistress of ceremonies, announced each honoree's name and read the formal citation accompanying the respective medal being conferred. The Chief and the Commissioner led applause xx

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for the honoree. Working quietly and unobtrusively in the background, C.O. William Ryba, far left, and other members of the DOC Ceremonial Unit had each medal at the ready in proper sequence.

The following description of the awards presented is taken from the Medal Day 2011 booklet.

Medal of Honor:
Awarded to members of the Department who intelligently distinguish themselves by the performance of an act of extraordinary courage. bravery or heroism whether in the line of duty or off duty.

Meritorious Duty:
Awarded for an extraordinary performance in the line of duty. an exceptional contribution to the Department or an exceptional contribution to the public that brings credit to the Department.

Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Corrections:
Awarded to members of the Department who have exceptional on-the-job performance and exceptional performance in the Community.

Excellent Duty Ribbon:
Awarded for rendering outstanding performance or achievement while on duty.

Union Awards:

  • ADW - William Heidenreich Outstanding Achievement Award Conferred by the Assistant Deputy Wardens/Deputy Wardens Association to an Assistant Deputy Warden whose professionalism, integrity and commitment to duty. supervisors, peers and subordinates has been consistent throughout the members career.
  • ADW - Janice Jackson Humanitarian Award Conferred by the Assistant Deputy Wardens/Deputy Wardens Association to a ADW/DW whose career and personal life like that of ADW Jackson, has enhanced human welfare through acts of community service. volunteerism and commitment to the human spirit.
  • ADW - Dominick Schiano Award Conferred by the Assistant Deputy Wardens/Deputy Wardens Association to a Deputy Wardens whose professionalism, integrity and commitment to duty. supervisors, peers and subordinates has been consistent throughout the members career.
  • CCA - Alfred Mandanici Community Service Award Awarded by the Correction Captains Association professionalism, personal achievement and commitment to outstanding community service.
  • COBA - Arturo Meyers Member of the Year Award Awarded by the Correction Officers Benevolent Association to a Correction Officer for outstanding acts of gallantry at the time of imminent hazard to life.

Unit Citation:
Awarded to a unit, division or command for outstanding performance and/or accomplishment. sustained over a period of time.

Certificate of Appreciation:
Awarded to a member for an act or accomplishment reflecting credit upon the Department whether in the line of duty or off duty.

“Gotcha Good” Awards:
Recognition by and of DOC Members of Service and Civilians for exceptional on or off-the-job performance

WEBMASTER NOTE: At Medal Day 2011 ceremonies in the George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC) on Rikers Island Nov. 15th, the NYC Department of Correction honored staff for heroic acts on and off the job, as well as for distinguished and exceptional on-the-job performance and community service. This New York Correction History Society (NYCHS) presentation features images derived from photos taken by NYCHS at the event as well as texts and images scanned by NYCHS from NYC DOC's Medal Day 2011 booklet distributed at the ceremonies.

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