Zimmer Looking for Nominees for Queen’s Diamond Jubliee Medal
Saturday, January 14, 2012 @ 3:17 AM
Prince George, B.C.- Know someone who deserves a medal? Prince George-Peace River M.P. Bob Zimmer is hoping you will put that person’s name forward for consideration to receive one of the Diamond Jubilee medals being produced to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s sixty years on the throne.
“This year’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is a unique opportunity for all of us to learn more about Her Majesty and to see how much Canada has evolved during her 60 year reign,” said Mr. Zimmer. “The Medal will honour those Canadians, who, like Her Majesty, have dedicated themselves to service to family, community and country.”
Some 60,000 Diamond Jubilee medals—to match the 60 years of service of Her Majesty—will be given to Canadians throughout the year. This is a legacy activity that honours Her Majesty and recognizes the service of Canadians from all walks of life and backgrounds who have made significant contributions to their communities and helped create the Canada of today. The achievements of younger Canadians who are actively contributing to our future will also be a focus.
If you have someone in mind who you think should recieve a Diamond Jubilee Medal, you are encouraged to contact M.P. Bob Zimmer to suggest the names of candidates. Nominations will be accepted until December 31, 2012, with medal presentations taking place throughout the year.
“I am looking forward to hearing from residents and learning more about the contributions members of our communities have made to the region, and to Canada as a whole,” said Mr. Zimmer. “It it an honour to be a part of the medal program and to see our local community leaders get the recognition they deserve.”
Zimmer’s office can be reached at 1-855-767-4567 or by email at Bob.Zimmer@parl.gc.ca.
Comments
gordon campbell, christy clark, johnnybelt?
Gotta be a lot more. Come on, help me here.
60,000? Wow!!!
So one in 575 Canucks will get one.
Not going to have that much monetary value then.
That means with a Greater Prince George Area (GPGA) of around 80,000, there should be around 135 to 140 given out here.
Of course, we have more volunteers here per capita than many other communities, so we may have a higher percentage given out in PG.
That’s just like the Order of Canada — everyone has one.
You made me curious to find out how many have received the order of Canada ….
So now I know ……. :-) …. thanks
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