Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Ceremony
Across this country, millions of people give their time, skills and compassion to help others—and today, we celebrate you.
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
Citations – Mixed Honours – June 25, 2026
Order of Canada
Officers
Pamela Geraldine Appelt, O.C.
Oakville, Ontario
Pamela Appelt is an esteemed community leader. The first Black Canadian woman appointed to the Court of Canadian Citizenship, she is dedicated to uplifting Black communities, particularly through her contributions to education initiatives and her mentorship of young leaders. For decades, she has supported initiatives and organizations focused on arts and culture, and on children and families in the Greater Toronto Area and the Jamaican diaspora.
Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals.
Governor General to award the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals during a ceremony in the ballroom at Rideau Hall.
Karl Zhu
Windsor, Ontario
John Christopher Bryant
Ottawa, Ontario
Jill Bobula
Ottawa, Ontario
Dominique Bellemare
Beauharnois, Quebec