Nova Scotians Receive Diamond Jubilee Medals

Four deserving Nova Scotians were recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal today, Aug. 24, for contributions to the province.

Premier Darrell Dexter presented the medals at a ceremony in Liverpool.

"The Diamond Jubilee Medal celebrates outstanding contributions made by Canadians and Nova Scotians," said Premier Dexter. "Today's recipients are making Nova Scotia a better place to live, and are great examples of what can be achieved when you get involved in your community."

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne, and honours her service and dedication to Canada.

Hundreds of Nova Scotians will be honoured throughout the year with the Diamond Jubilee Medal. Today's recipients were nominated personally by the premier.

The medal recipients are:

• Jamie Belong (Liverpool)
• Beverley Crouse (Liverpool)
• Robert "Scottie" Rodger (Liverpool, presented posthumously)
• Alexandra Stephenson (Milton)

"I am most humbled to receive this award," said Beverley Crouse. "I'm honoured to have been nominated. Getting involved in my community has made me a better person."

Throughout the year, the Diamond Jubilee medal will be awarded to 60,000 deserving Canadians.

For more information on the Diamond Jubilee and the medal, visit novascotia.ca/diamondjubilee .