MP Ben Lobb recently announced the twenty (20) outstanding individuals from Huron-Bruce
who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. The first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation, it recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community in Canada, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to our country.
The 20 local recipients were selected following an open nomination process for residents of Huron-Bruce. Residents were asked to nominate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our communities and country.
In honouring these recipients, MP Lobb said, “We had many qualified applicants, and it was truly remarkable the number of people in Huron-Bruce that have dedicated so much of their time and effort to the betterment of our community. The recipients embody different backgrounds, careers, and interests but each of them has shown a lifetime of commitment to their community and country.”
The Coronation Medal Presentation was held in Wingham, ON on March 5th in a ceremony held for recipients, their nominators and family.
List of Recipients:
Commander Patrick H Armstrong
Nominated by: Wayne Arthur McConnell
Matthew Digby
Nominated by: Shelby McCallum
Donald McFadzean Dodds
Nominated by: Darrell Bergsma
Andrew Charles Dykeman
Nominated by: Jessica Dykeman
Douglas Fines
Nominated by: Leah Bortolotti
Marianne Elizabeth Hogan
Nominated by: Joanne Doherty
Doug Kennedy
Nominated by: Keith Davidson
Captain Ryan F McClinchey
Nominated by: Wayne Arthur McConnell
Robert Duncan McGregor
Nominated by: Diane Thorne, Nicole Griffin,
Anne Elliott, Erin Donald, Wes MacVicar,
Kathryn Wettlaufer, and David Armour
Patrick O’Connor
Nominated by: John Cherrie
Dr. Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor
Nominated by: Eduvie Martin
Jared Morley Petteplace
Nominated by: Hassan Chamas
Thomas Prout
Nominated by: Scott Currie and George Finch
Sergeant Laszlo Santha
Nominated by: Kim Porquet-Santha
Rick Shropshall
Nominated by: Nancy Scriver
Bonnie Sitter
Nominated by: Elaine Cook, Linda Schori
& Patricia Campbell
Dr. Tara Somerville
Nominated by: Vicki Bartels
Superintendent Paul James Thorne
Nominated by: Diane Thorne & Norm Leddy
Steve Travale Sr.
Nominated by: Jay Bell
Chandrashekhar Tripathi
Nominated by: Abhilasha Tripathi
