Medal of Bravery Nominations Sought

Nominations are being sought for Nova Scotia's Medal of Bravery.

The medal is awarded to people who have risked their well-being to help protect the life or property of others.

"This award will recognize individuals who have found themselves in extraordinary situations and who have responded with great courage," said Premier Rodney MacDonald. "It is our opportunity to thank our true Nova Scotia heroes for their courage and selflessness."

Any Nova Scotian can be nominated for the award. Consideration will not be limited to individuals in law enforcement or public safety sectors.

Nomination forms are available at Access Nova Scotia centres, Province House, offices of members of the legislative assembly and online at the Medal of Bravery website at www.gov.ns.ca/bravery .

The deadline for nominations is May 1.

Medal recipients will be selected by an advisory panel chaired by Constance Glube, former chief justice of Nova Scotia. The committee also includes the deputy minister of Justice, the provincial fire marshal, the president of the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association, the chief executive officer of the Emergency Management Office, the commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic, former member of the legislative assembly Wayne Adams, and member-at-large John Cody.

For more information, contact Nadia Gardin at the Department of Justice at 424-5941, via e-mail at [email protected] or visit www.gov.ns.ca/bravery.

Completed nomination forms should be sent to:
Provincial Secretary, Medal of Bravery Department of Justice 4th floor, 5151 Terminal Rd. Halifax, N.S., B3J 2L6