British Columbians Honoured With Order Of BC Appointments, Medals Of Good Citizenship

Several people in British Columbia have been honoured this week with appointments to the Order of British Columbia, and Medals of Good Citizenship.

“Today marks a decade of celebrating exceptional people who do remarkable things out of the goodness of their hearts,” said Premier David Eby.

“This year’s honourees exemplify what it means to be a good citizen by selflessly stepping up to help their fellow British Columbians with kindness, compassion and commitment. Thank you to all the Medal of Good Citizenship recipients for inspiring everyone around you.”

Fifteen people who exemplify excellence will be invested into the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.

Established in 1989, the Order of B.C. recognizes individuals from all walks of life and fields of endeavour who have made extraordinary contributions to the province and beyond.

The appointees will be invested at a ceremony at Government House in Victoria in September.

The Medal of Good Citizenship celebrates individuals who have acted in a generous, kind or selfless manner for the betterment of their communities, without expectation of reward.

The medal is being given to 18 individuals. Established in 2015, it is the second-highest honour the province can bestow on its citizens.

Including this year’s recipients, the province has awarded 196 Medals of Good Citizenship since its inception, with this year’s presentations also happening in the fall.

For more information, visit Government of British Columbia.