Several Annapolis Valley residents were among Nova Scotians awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal, in recognition of significant service, during the inaugural investiture ceremony at Government House May 6. The ceremony in Nova Scotia, on the first anniversary of the King’s coronation, was the first to take place in Canada.
Medal recipients represent a broad cross-section of Nova Scotians, who have made significant contributions to Canada, the province or their community. The recipients included Valley residents Gina Haverstock, Wolfville; Christine Igot, Annapolis Royal; and Corporal Christopher M. Wade, Bridgetown.
“His Majesty has dedicated his life to the service of people throughout the Commonwealth, championing youth, environmental stewardship, Crown-Indigenous relations and service provided by those in uniform. In this spirit, the Coronation Medal honours those who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to their professions and the well-being of the province,” said Lieutenant-Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc.
The medal program was established by the Government of Canada in May 2023, with the support of The King, and is administered by the Chancellery of Honours, on behalf of the Governor General of Canada. The medal will be awarded to 30,000 Canadians. Along with nominations from a diverse cross-section of national organizations, each MP and senator maynominate 20 people.
West Nova Scotia Regiment Corporal Christopher Wade, Bridgetown, right, was one of the inaugural recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medals, presented May 6 in Halifax by Nova Scotia Lieutenant-Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc.
