Diamond Jubilee Medal Presentation at the Citadelle of Québec

Ricardo Larrivée (Ville Lemoyne, Quebec) was recognized for his involvement with La Tablée des Chefs and his work with underprivileged kids.

Alex Harvey (St-Ferréol, Quebec) was recognized for his achievements as a cross-country skier on the national and international levels.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was presented to 32 recipients from various walks of life during a presentation ceremony on October 21, 2012, at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle of Québec. The Honourable Roch Bolduc, O.C. (Québec, Quebec), was recognized for his career in Quebec’s public service and serving the common good.

Dr. Sylvia R. Cruess, O.C. (Montréal, Quebec), was recognized for the key role she played in drafting an international code of conduct for physicians.

Alain Lefèvre, O.C., C.Q. (Montréal, Quebec) was recognized for his internationally acclaimed talent as a pianist and communicator.

Ginette Legendre (Lévis, Quebec) was recognized for her talents as an author of stories intended for children with health problems.

Dominique Michel, O.C., C.Q. (Montréal, Quebec) was recognized for her dazzling career in all areas of the entertainment world and her support of the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont Foundation in the establishment of a cancerology centre.

Mark A. Wainberg, O.C., O.Q. (Montréal, Quebec), was recognized for his major contributions to the study and treatment of HIV/AIDS.