- Awarded on: February 24, 2016
Ottawa, Ontario
Ian Cooper has provided community leadership for over 40 years, whether by developing a minor hockey program in Prince Rupert or volunteering with the RCMP Veteran's Association (Ottawa Division). Working to engage Canadians with RCMP heritage, he has endeavoured to honour RCMP veterans through various initiatives, including the annual Remembrance Day Odawa Dinner, the National Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Service, and the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery Committee.