Badge of The Michener Awards Foundation
Badge of The Michener Awards Foundation
Blazon
On a hurt edged Or, two quills in saltire surmounted by a lightning bolt, encircled by a wreath of laurel issuant from a maple leaf surrounded by the Motto VERITAS ANCILLA LIBERTATIS, all Or;
Symbolism
Blue and gold honour the late Rt. Hon. Roland Michener, founder of the award, through use of the principal colours of his coat of arms. Excellence of achievement is symbolized through the use of the laurel wreath, while the quill pens and the lightning bolt represent communication through writing and electronic means. The maple leaf underlines the fact that this is a Canadian award and the recipients are and serve Canadians.
Motto of The Michener Awards foundation
Blazon
VERITAS ANCILLA LIBERTATIS;
Symbolism
Meaning “Truth in the service of freedom”, the Motto was chosen by the Directors to represent the essential character of the work of journalists.
