Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: April 5, 2016
• Invested on: November 25, 2016

In 1989, former CBC Radio announcer Judy Maddren began organizing charity readings of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol across Canada to give others the opportunity to experience the joy of this Christmas classic. Thanks to her creativity and vision over the past 25 years, these events have brought happiness to audiences throughout the country and have raised funds for community organizations like food banks, shelters, libraries and hospitals.