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Launched in 2015, the Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to community life. Recipients were nominated by members of their communities.
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Medal of Good Citizenship recipients come from every corner of the province and represent many communities, large and small.
In addition to Smithwick, this years recipients include:
Joe Average of Vancouver
Charlotte Brady and Anastasia Castro of Victoria
John Cameron of Richmond
Neil Cook of Cranbrook
Bruce Curtis of Courtenay
Shirley Gratton of Prince George
Jack Hutton of Duncan
Chief M. Jason Louie of Creston
Adrienne Montani of Vancouver
Dr. Peter Newbery of New Hazelton
Joseph Roberts of Langley
Patricia Roy of Victoria
Patricia Shields of Vancouver
Louis Thomas of Salmon Arm
Vivian Tsang of Vancouver
Michelle Renee Wilson of Delta
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That award recognizes people who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour, benefiting British Columbians and others across Canada and beyond.
The nomination deadline for the Order of B.C. is March 6, 2020.
