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CTV News
05-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Brockville man awarded Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
Ottawa Watch A Brockville man was awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General. CTV's Jack Richardson explains why.
CTV News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Brockville, Ont. resident receives Governor General's medal for raising awareness about Canadian flag
Brockville resident Bob Harper (right), his wife Sue (left) and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon (centre) after he received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. (Sue Harper/Provided)
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Governor General to award the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall Français
OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to 61 recipients during a ceremony in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. The ceremony will be held during National Volunteer Week 2025, which runs from April 27 to May 3. Through tireless and selfless volunteerism, the recipients being recognized today have not only made their communities a better place but have also brought honour to Canada. List of recipients attending the ceremony Ceremony details: Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom Notes for media To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected]. Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request. About the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers. Any living person who is a Canadian citizen and who has made significant, sustained and unpaid contributions to their community in Canada or abroad is eligible. Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
