Phil McColeman MP office is accepting nominations to recognize contributions of residents in Brant.
A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians will be recognized.
The Chancellery of Honours, as part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, administers the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal program.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this honour, a person:
- Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but need not necessarily reside in Canada;
- Must have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or
- community within Canada, or an achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada and
- Must be alive on February 6, 2012. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date.
Nomination Process
Individuals can be nominated through the appropriate partner organizations for this national honour, should one of these organizations be applicable to that individual.
Recommendations can also be made for any deserving Brant resident by using the form below:
To nominate a resident of Brant for this honour, FILL OUT THE ON-LINE OR DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM AND PRINT. PLEASE MAIL IT, POSTAGE FREE, TO THE ADDRESS ON THE FORM
For more information on the Jubilee Medal Program please download the Fact Sheet
If you need nomination forms mailed to you please contact the constituency office of Phil McColeman, MP Brant at 519-754-4300.
For further information on the medal or Jubilee celebrations, please visit the Governor General’s website at www.gg.ca/diamondjubilee.
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