Medal of Bravery Nomination Deadline Approaching

There is still time to nominate friends, family members, neighbours or colleagues who have acted courageously to protect the life or property of others for a Medal of Bravery.

The nomination deadline for the medal that recognizes Nova Scotians who put themselves at risk for others is May 1.

Nomination forms are available at Access Nova Scotia Centres, offices of members at the legislative assembly and at www.gov.ns.ca/bravery .

An advisory panel, chaired by retired vice-admiral Duncan Miller, will select the recipients.

Other committee members are:

• the CEO of the Emergency Management Office
• the deputy minister of Justice
• the Nova Scotia fire marshall
• the president of the Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association
• the commander of Land Force Atlantic Area
• Ann MacLean, former mayor, Town of New Glasgow
• Paul Pettipas, CEO Nova Scotia Home Builders Association

For more information, contact Nadia Gardin at 902-424-5941, e-mail [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.