Quesnel, B.C. – Mary Sjostrom, Mayor of Quesnel, has received  a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

The presentation was made this morning  in  Quesnel, by  Prince George City Councillor Garth Frizzell who is also a director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

( at right, Mayor Sjostrom wears medal  presented by Garth Frizzell- submitted photo)

Sjostrom was nominated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for her “exemplary efforts to make your community a great place to live.”

“I am honoured to be recognized by my peers in local government from across the country,” said Sjostrom. “I haven’t been involved in community work to receive awards. I truly love Quesnel and believe that strong, welcoming and vibrant communities are built by people who share a common vision and are willing to work together to make things happen. But to receive an award of this nature is humbling, and I am very thankful to the FCM for nominating me.”

Last night,  the Mayor  of Mackenzie, Stephanie Killam, was also awarded  a Diamond Jubilee medal.