Every year on BC Day, the newest recipients of the Medal of Good Citizenship are announced. This award celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable generosity, kindness, or selflessness towards their communities without expecting anything in return. The award was created by the Government of B.C. in 2015.
This year, 18 residents of British Columbia are being honoured with the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding contributions to their communities. The award ceremony is scheduled for late August and early September.
The Medal of Good Citizenship, established by the B.C. government in 2015, recognizes those who have acted generously, kindly, or selflessly to improve their communities without expecting anything in return. “These individuals have made a significant impact on their communities, making B.C. a better place,” said Premier David Eby. “Their selfless generosity is a model for us all, and I thank them for it.”
The recipients of the 2024 Medal of Good Citizenship are:
- Louise Allen, East Vancouver: Advocated for affordable housing
- Helen Campbell and Bill Erving, Saanich: Transformed lives through agriculture
- Janice Dallaire, Invermere: Pioneered fire rescue services
- Mary Daniel, Port Moody: Advocated for inclusion and empowerment
- Dale Douglas and Murray Stewart, Victoria: Supported children’s charities
- Rabiah Dhaliwal, Surrey: Promoted community empowerment and mental health equity
- Donna Furneaux, Qualicum Beach: Lifelong commitment to community resilience
- Steve Hamilton, Prince George: Advocated for conservation and community stewardship
- Matthew Heneghan, Falkland: Mental-health advocate dedicated to veterans
- Jim Kojima, C.M., Richmond: Dedicated his life to martial arts and community service
- Christopher Lee, Vancouver: Inspired youth volunteerism
- Reihaneh Mirjani, Coquitlam: Addressed food insecurity
- Margaret Mubanda, Surrey: Worked to eliminate poverty and social exclusion
- Lawrence Napier, Mackenzie: Promoted volunteerism and community spirit
- Thelma Rodriguez, Pitt Meadows: Supported and advocated for migrant farm workers
- Carla Stephenson, Ymir: Championed arts and community engagement in the Kootenays
The Medal of Good Citizenship nominations are open all year. Anyone who has lived in B.C. for a long time, whether they currently live there or not, can be nominated. You can nominate young people and those who are no longer with us. Nominations are accepted year-round.
