Nova Scotians Receive Coronation Medal
The King Charles III Coronation Medal (Office of the Lieutenant-Governor)
NOTE: The list of medal recipients follows this release.
Nova Scotians were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of significant service during the inaugural investiture ceremony at Government House in Halifax today, May 6.
The medal recipients represent a broad cross-section of Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions to Canada, the province or their community.
“His Majesty has dedicated his life to the service of people throughout the Commonwealth, championing youth, environmental stewardship, Crown-Indigenous relations and service provided by those in uniform. In this spirit, the Coronation Medal honours those who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to their professions and the well-being of the province,” said Lt-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc.
The medal program was established by the Government of Canada in May 2023 with the support of the King and is administered by the Chancellery of Honours, on behalf of the governor general.
Quick Facts:
- the medal will be awarded to 30,000 Canadians
- along with nominations from a diverse cross-section of national organizations, each MP and senator can nominate 20 people
- the ceremony in Nova Scotia, on the first anniversary of the King’s coronation, is the first taking place in Canada
The medal recipients are:
- Scott Baker, Halifax
- Marie Bourinot, Eastern Passage
- Johnny Butler, Shelburne
- Angus (Gus) Cameron, Halifax
- Sharon Davis-Murdoch, Dartmouth
- Grand Keptin Antle Denny, Eskasoni
- Cpl. Erin Dillon, Dartmouth
- Capt. Paul Edwards, Halifax
- Warrant Officer Pamela M. Evans, Beaver Bank
- Gina Haverstock, Wolfville
- Dr. Ahmad Hussein, Halifax
- Christine Igot, Annapolis Royal
- Dr. David Kogon, Mayor, Amherst
- Rear Admiral M.T.J. Kurtz, Halifax
- Maurice Leliévre, Grand Étang
- Bonny MacIsaac, Warden, Inverness
- Dr. Heather Mackinnon, retired lieutenant-commander, Chester
- Cassidy Megan, Halifax
- Deanna Lynn Mohamed, New Glasgow
- Késa Munroe-Anderson, Halifax
- Christopher Ross, Shelburne
- Yvon Samson, Petit-de-Grat
- Dr. Robert Strang, Fall River
- Alan Syliboy, Millbrook
- Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy, Eskasoni
- Tom Urbaniak, Sydney
- Cpl. Christopher M. Wade, Bridgetown
- Shimon Walt, Halifax