Mackenzie, B.C.-  Mackenzie Mayor Stephanie Killam  has been  awarded a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

The medal was presented last night at Mackenzie Council chambers by Garth Frizzell, a  Director  with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Killam  was being recognized for her  dedication to her community, particularly  during the down years when  Mackenzie faced difficult challenges because of mill closures.

A member of Mackenzie council for 17 years,   the past 8 as Mayor,  Killam has shown   tenacity in helping  keep her community together.  She was surprised by the  award,  telling 250News, “I really just thought it was  all part of my job”.

Killam is not the only  Northern B.C. Mayor to  receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.  Mary Sjostrom  of Quesnel is also  slated to receive the  award.  The details on  when that presentation will be made have not yet been released.