Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 23 deserving individuals.

Recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

Cathy Mary Bach

Surrey, British Columbia

Cathy Bach began volunteering with the cadet movement in 2002, as chair of the parents’ committee of the 2812 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, which she helped expand to become the largest corps in the province. She was both vice-president and president of the Army Cadet League of Canada BC Branch, where she successfully promoted the program throughout the province, and was recently elected as the League’s national president.

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Paulette Lenore Aamot

The Pas, Manitoba

For three decades, Paulette Lenore Aamot has been contributing to the well-being of her community through her involvement with various events, including the Northern Manitoba Trappers’ Festival, where she organized numerous winter activities to rekindle a sense of belonging. She also participates in neighbourhood patrols with The Pas Citizens on Patrol, helping to ensure the safety of her fellow citizens.