Prince George, B.C. – The Lieutenant Governor, Judith Guichon,  will be  presenting 33  British Columbians with  a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers today in a ceremony in Victoria, and a Prince George woman is  among the recipients.Cynthia, (Cindy) Smith has been a volunteer in Prince George for over 18 years.

She has given of her time to such organizations as Scouts Canada, St. Vincent de Paul, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Terry Fox Run, in addition to serving as a soccer coach and raising funds for Fort McMurray relief efforts.

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. As an official Canadian honour, it also pays tribute to the dedication and exemplary commitment of volunteers.

The silver medal (shown at right)  is 36 mm in diameter with a suspension ring. One side  depicts the Queen,  while the other  has two interlaced hearts to depict the ideas of caring and generosity.

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