Martha Shire-Sept 1960 Grad honored with the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal

 

Martha, a September 1960 Graduate of the VGH SON was awarded with the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Replacing the Caring Canadian Award in 2016, it’s Canada’s highest honour for volunteering.

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country and celebrates a wide range of voluntary contributions.

The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes living Canadians who have made a significant, sustained and unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Non-Canadians are also eligible if their contribution brings benefit or honour to Canadians or to Canada.

Thank you Martha for all your volunteer efforts, and congratulations from all of your VGH SON Alumnae.

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