Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: April 5, 2016
• Invested on: June 23, 2016

Barbara Ruth Marian, M.S.M.
Colborne, Ontario

As an internationally accredited referee for the sport of taekwondo, Barbara Marian has broken barriers for women and girls in a male-dominated sport. Highly respected in the worldwide taekwondo community for her knowledge and fairness, she has served as a role model to athletes and as a mentor to Canadian and international referees.