April 21, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 23 deserving individuals. Recipients were recognized for their exceptional dedication to community service.
The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is the highest honour for volunteer service that an individual can receive within the Canadian Honours System.
The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers is the highest honour for volunteer service that an individual can receive within the Canadian Honours System.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0072-005
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 23 deserving individuals.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0072-019
Recipients were recognized for their exceptional dedication to community service.
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0072-024
“All of you being honoured today met challenges head-on, addressing the greatest needs in your communities by giving of your time and expertise. You have made a difference with your outstanding devotion, dedication and commitment.”
- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0072-026
“As we prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, beginning April 24, let us all work together to create a truly inclusive and diverse nation—a compassionate nation—where we celebrate our differences without giving up who we are.”
- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
- Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG09-2022-0072-080