Priscilla de Villiers, M.S.M., Burlington, Ont.
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Dr. de Villiers began a national campaign against violent crimes after her daughter was murdered in 1991. She founded CAVEAT (Canadians Against Violence Everywhere Advocating its Termination) and launched a Canada-wide petition, accumulating more than two and a half million signatures. Her energy, determination and commitment have focussed public attention on the issue of violence in our society.