Nomination Deadline Approaching For Diamond Jubilee Medal (w/Video)

April 28, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Medal (from http://www.gg.ca/)

E-Nomination Period Closes On April 30th

Ontarians should act soon to nominate outstanding community members for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

This medal pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne and honours her life-long commitment to her responsibilities, by recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Ontario and Canada.

“I encourage all Ontarians not to miss this great opportunity to nominate members of their community who share the Queen’s outstanding qualities of kindness and devotion to duty, and her spirit of dedication to the public good.”

Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

The nomination process is open until 11:59 p.m. on April 30.

QUICK FACTS

  • Over 2,000 Ontarians will receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign is the second-longest for a British monarch – only Queen Victoria has reigned longer.
  • Her coronation service in 1953 was the first to be televised.
  • In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Ontario in May.
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