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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
December 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 334
Badge of The Michener Awards FoundationBlazonOn a hurt edged Or, two quills in saltire surmounted by a lightning bolt, encircled by a wreath of laurel issuant from a maple leaf surrounded by the Motto VERITAS ANCILLA LIBERTATIS, all Or; SymbolismBlue and gold honour the late Rt. Hon. Roland Michener, founder of the award, through use of the principal colours of his coat of arms. Excellence of achievement is symbolized through the use of the laurel wreath, while the quill pens and the lightning bolt represent communication through writing and electronic means. The maple leaf underlines the fact that this is a Canadian award and the recipients are and serve Canadians. |
MottoBlazonVERITAS ANCILLA LIBERTATIS; SymbolismMeaning “Truth in the service of freedom”, the Motto was chosen by the Directors to represent the essential character of the work of journalists. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 687 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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