Thursday, September 13, 2012

Award CeremonySaanich-Gulf Islands

Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal

Program of Events

5:00 pm Gathering and taking seats, with accompaniment of classical music from Keito Bryce of Piers Island.

5:15 O Canada

5:20 Welcome from MC Peter Guerra

5:25 Remarks and introduction of Advisory Committee from Member of Parliament Elizabeth May, O.C.

5:30 MC Peter Guerra calls forward each honouree for presentation of Medals

6:30 God Save the Queen

All are cordially invited to a reception immediately following the award ceremony.

QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL

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Description of the medal

A new commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ’s accession to the Throne asQueen of Canada. The Queen Elizabeth ’s Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangibleway for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the sametime, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians from across the countryand various walks of life will be recognized.

The Chancellery of Honours, as part of the Office of the Secretary to the GovernorGeneral, administers the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal program.

The obverse depicts a crowned image of the Sovereign, in whose name the medal is bestowed.The reverse marks the sixtieth, or diamond, anniversary of the accession to the Throne ofHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.The anniversary is expressed by the central diamond shape, by the background composed ofa pattern of diamonds, and by the two dates. The Royal Cypher consists of the Royal Crownabove the letters EIIR (i.e., Elizabeth II Regina, the latter word meaning Queen in Latin).The maple leaves refer to Canada, while the motto VIVT REGINA mean “Long live The Queen!”

The ribbon uses a new arrangement of the blue, red and white colours found in the 1953Coronation Medal, the 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal, and the 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal.

The design is composed of nickel silver and features a proof finish and will be manufacturedby the Royal Canadian Mint at their Ottawa facility. For more information, please visit www.mint.ca.

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Queen Elizabeth IIin her coronation regalia, June 2nd, 1953.

Award Recipients of Saanich-Gulf IslandsQueen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals

Award CeremonySaanich-Gulf Islands

Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Medal