News release

Nova Scotians Receive Diamond Jubilee Medals

Premier's Office

Twenty-five deserving Nova Scotians were recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal today, Aug. 27, for contributions to the province.

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

"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:

  • Kori Andrea (North Sydney)
  • Caitlin Bennett (Iona)
  • Joan Elizabeth Clannon (Petit De Grat)
  • Margaret Elizabeth Cusack (Sydney, presented posthumously)
  • Joseph Gerald Doiron (Arichat)
  • John Ronald Dunn (Sydney)
  • Margaret Josephine Healey (Sydney)
  • John Michael Helle (Sydney)
  • Gerald Douglas Landry (Sydney)
  • Nicole Landry (Sydney)
  • Alec David Luker (North Sydney)
  • Donald Edward MacAskill (Sydney)
  • Sarah MacDougall (Sydney)
  • Blaise MacEachern (Judique)
  • Clifford V. MacIntyre (Sydney Mines)
  • Lendrell Carl MacIntyre (Sydney Mines)
  • Zachary MacNeil (Benacadie)
  • Haley Marchand (Arichat)
  • Benjamin Patrick Mury (West Arichat)
  • Adrean Ojoleck (Judique)
  • Tyson Pierce (Arichat)
  • Logan Sampson (North Sydney)
  • Gerry Joseph Samson (Arichat)
  • Henry Robert Taylor (North Sydney)
  • Christoph Vetter (Grand River)

"I'm very honoured to receive the Diamond Jubilee medal," said Mr. MacAskill. "It's so important to give back to our communities, and to our fellow community members. Volunteerism and community support is what makes our towns, cities, and province so strong."

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 http://novascotia.ca/diamondjubilee .

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