Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: May 3, 2022
• Invested on: June 25, 2025

Hollis Peirce, M.S.M.
Ottawa, Ontario

A role model for people with a physical disability, Hollis Peirce has distinguished himself by his unwavering commitment to advocating for equality and accessibility. He served as president of the Carleton University History Undergraduate Society, co-founded the Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League and worked to improve accessibility at performance sites for Ottawa’s Bluesfest and CityFolk festivals. He has broken down barriers to help people with a disability believe in their abilities, pursue a university education and take their rightful place in society.