As the fount of honour Her Majesty creates awards, accolades
and designations to recognize merit, accomplishment, and
outstanding contributions to the well-being Canada.
Her Majesty has approved two new honours recently.
and designations to recognize merit, accomplishment, and
outstanding contributions to the well-being Canada.
Her Majesty has approved two new honours recently.
The Polar Medal
The Polar Medal was announced on June 23rd. It is to
"celebrate Canada’s Northern heritage and give recognition
to persons who render extraordinary services in the polar
regions and Canada’s North." The medal incorporates and
replaces the Governor General's Northern Medal which was created in 2005 by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson.
The first ten recipients were awarded the medal on July 8th.
"celebrate Canada’s Northern heritage and give recognition
to persons who render extraordinary services in the polar
regions and Canada’s North." The medal incorporates and
replaces the Governor General's Northern Medal which was created in 2005 by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson.
The first ten recipients were awarded the medal on July 8th.
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
The other medal created was the Sovereign's Medal for
Volunteers. Announced on July 15th it is meant to recognize
"volunteers who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid
contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad." This
medal replaces the Governor General's Caring Canadian
Award.
Volunteers. Announced on July 15th it is meant to recognize
"volunteers who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid
contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad." This
medal replaces the Governor General's Caring Canadian
Award.
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
A Kisaragi Colour
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