MP Zimmer Honours Recipients of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medallions
FORT ST. JOHN – Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, issued the following statement after a week spent presenting local residents with a unique numbered Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medallion in recognition of their contributions to our region:
“This year, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has marked 70 years of service, becoming the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum jubilee. To honour this milestone, I asked local residents to nominate a first responder, veteran, volunteer, or someone who makes a positive impact in our community and deserves recognition.
“The recipients of these 70 unique medallions represent what our region is all about. We care about our neighbours, friends, and community and we are always there for one another.
“It was an honour to present these medallions to so many deserving unsung heroes throughout the region and to see these leaders in our community get the recognition they so rightly deserve. Congratulations once again to all recipients!”
The following residents received their medallions this week:
Prince George Ceremony – August 15
| Name | Category |
| Cassandra Premack | Community Service |
| Doreen Denicola | Community Service |
| Lorraine Prouse | Community Service |
| Penny Jones | First Responder |
| Katherine Carlson | Community Service |
| Cristian Silva | Veteran and Community Service |
| Darrel Thompson | First Responder and Military |
| Chuck Chin | Community Service |
| Brett Wilson | Community Service |
| Dave Horton | Community Service |
| Charles Scott | Community Service |
| Dan McLaren | Community Service |
| Donna Flood | Health Care |
| Neil Wilkinson | Community Service |
| Eric Depenau | Military and Community Service |
| Eva Gillis | Community Service |
| Dick Mynen | Community Service |
| David Hruby | First Responder |
| Glen Stanley | Community Service |
| Tanya Rich | First Responder |
| Curtis Pawliuk | Sport and Conservation |
| Pete Pearson | Community Service |
| Adele Barnes | Community Service |
| Shannon Bezo | Community Service |
| Kim Guthrie | Community Service |
| Lynda Moreland | Community Service |
Dawson Creek Ceremony – August 16
| Name | Category |
| David Ward | Veteran |
| Ernie Heller | First Responder |
| Max Pohl | Community Service |
| Shelagh Glibbery | Community Service |
| Christina Wards | Community Service |
| Paige Wards | Community Service |
| Paul Gevatkoff | Community Service |
| Ben Sander | Community Service |
| Don Bourassa | Community Service |
| Kiel Davoren | First Responder |
| Mark Rogers | Community Service and Sport |
| Glenn Miller | Veteran and Community Service |
| Stacey Maitland | Community Service |
| Rose Snyder | Community Service |
| Lee Cook | First Responder |
Fort St. John Ceremony – August 17
| Name | Category |
| Alyn Stobbe | First Responder |
| Coral Pimm | Community Service |
| Denise Stager | Education and Community Service |
| Larry Evans | First Responder and Community Service |
| Jim and Margaret Little | Community Service and Conservation |
| Pat Ferris | Community Service and Sport |
| Lori Slater | Community Service |
| Shane Stirling | Community Service |
| Jared Braun | Community Service |
| Mike King | Veteran |
| Len Potvin | Community Service and Sport |
| Shelley and Doug Gallinger | Community Service |
| Dr. Mark Thomson | Health Care |
| Christopher Systad | Military and First Responder |
| Joan Kinzett | Community Service |
| Blayne Streeper | Sport |
Mr. Zimmer also presented a medallion to Connie Patterson at the 100th Annual Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede on August 12 for her service to the community.
Arrangements are being made to present those who were unable to attend the three events with their medallions at a later date. The final 12 recipients are:
| Name | Category |
| Bob Trobak | Sport and Community Service |
| Neil Evans | Health Care |
| Wade Mathison | Sport |
| Danny Schilds | Sport |
| Pat O’Reilly | Sport |
| Mike Mulvahill | Conservation |
| Colin Bissell | First Responder |
| Pete Amyoony | Community Service |
| Matt Morison | Wildfire Support/Search and Rescue |
| Garry Forman | Wildfire Support/Search and Rescue |
| Jim Salisbury (posthumously) | Community Service |
| Douglas Beale (posthumously) | First Responder |
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Photos from the three events can be found here.
For more information:
Office of Bob Zimmer, MP
(613) 947-4524
Bob.Zimmer@parl.gc.ca