Perth-Wellington MP John Nater handed out King Charles III Coronation Medals in a recent ceremony.
Twenty residents in Nater's riding were presented with the medals in Listowel on September 29.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a Commemorative Medal created by the Government of Canada to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
The recipients were selected following an open nomination process in May and June when residents of Perth-Wellington were asked to nominate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our communities and country.
“These recipients were nominated by their communities; their neighbours, co-workers, friends, and fellow volunteers. They come from all nine municipalities in Perth—Wellington and embody different backgrounds, careers, and interests. But each of them holds one important thing in common: a commitment to their community and country," Nater shared.
The full list of the recipients is as follows:
1. Jack Benham of the Township of Wellington North
2. Richard (Rick) Boon of the City of Stratford
3. Julie Docker-Johnson of the Town of St. Marys
4. Ronald (Ron) Ellis of the Township of Mapleton
5. Stewart (Stew) Grant of the Town of St. Marys
6. Michael (Mike) Grosz of the Municipality of North Perth
7. Charles (Charlie) Hammond of the Town of St. Marys
8. Dianne Josling of the Municipality of West Perth
9. Ruth Kneider of the City of Stratford
10. Mary McIntosh of the Township of Perth South
11. John Miller of the City of Stratford
12. William (Bill) Nelson of the Township of Wellington North
13. Cameron Porteous of the Town of St. Marys
14. Debora Ritchie of the Municipality of North Perth
15. Conner Schmidt of the Township of Wellington North
16. Jean Smelski of the Township of Perth East
17. Bernard (Bernie) Van Herk of the City of Stratford
18. Rose Van Sickle of the Town of Minto
19. Belinda Wick-Graham of the Town of Minto
20. Donna Yundt of the Municipality of West Perth
More information on the medals is available here: https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal