Award to Honour Exceptional Veterans
The Ontario government has launched the Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence. The award honours individuals for exceptional and ongoing service to their communities, such as work to help veterans re-integrate into civilian life, supporting those dealing with ongoing mental or physical injuries, or other broader community-building initiatives.
“This new initiative makes Ontario the first province in Canada to establish an award dedicated specifically to honouring veterans' excellence in community service,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “We encourage our local Legions to submit nominations.”
Each year, Ontario branches of the Royal Canadian Legion will each nominate one veteran who has demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to their community through exceptional work. The nominating branches of Legion will present certificates and lapel pins to award recipients during local ceremonies. Each participating Ontario branch of The Royal Canadian Legion will present their award during local ceremonies in November.
All nominations must be submitted by an annual deadline of August 31st.
QUICK FACTS
· To be eligible to nominate the nominee must be a veteran, an Ontario resident, and nominated by an Ontario branch of The Royal Canadian Legion.
· Each branch of The Royal Canadian Legion may submit only 1 nominee annually.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
· Ontario Veterans Award for Community Service Excellence
