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Fifteen citizens honoured with Jubilee Medal By John Bkila OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Inspired by the Queen's service to the Commonwealth nations, 15 Oakville residents were recognized Friday for their own contributions to their community with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Created to mark the 60th anniversary celebration of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, a total of 30 Oakville residents will be among the 60,000 Canadians to receive the commemorative medal this year. More than 100 local nominations were considered for the spring presentation of the medal. Another 15 residents will be awarded the medal this fall and nominations for the autumn recipients are still open. Oakville MP Terence Young hosted the Friday presentation at the Harbourfront Banquet Hall and Conference Centre in Bronte, while the T.A. Blakelock High School senior jazz orchestra was on hand to play renditions of O Canada and God Save the Queen. "The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country," Young said. "At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions in the community by individuals who have dedicated themselves to service for their fellow citizens, their community and their country." 15 · Wednesday, June 6, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog unsung heroes receive medals: The spring recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal were honoured Friday at the Harbour Banquet Hall.Here, MP Terence Young (third from left in back) poses with award winners: in front, from left, Jean Grieve (Arts & Culture); Veronica Tyrrell (Multicultural); Stephen Cull (Community Service); Dr. Aliya Khan (Healthcare); Nancy Siew (Multicultural); Joan Gibb (Voluntary Service) and Shae Invidiata (Humanitarian Aid). In back, from left, Lt.-Col. Guy Smith (Voluntary Service), Sera Mansueto (Community Service); Guy McLean (Education); John Laing (Arts & Culture); Godwin Kruitwagen and Colin Woodcock (Voluntary Service); Julia Hanna (Community Service); and Father Peter Watters (Religious). tory, region or community in Canada or an achievement abroad that brought credit to the country -- and alive on Feb. 6, 2012, the 60th To be eligible, nominees have to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, made a significant contribution to a particular province, terri- anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's coronation. The medal can be awarded posthumously, as long as the recipient was alive on that date. Young, along with Oakville Community Foundation CEO Rusty Baillie and former United Way of Oakville CEO Barbara Burton, reviewed more than 100 nominations. "Our nomination committee in Oakville chose to emphasize unsung heroes, to a large degree, who have otherwise never received any recognition for their contributions and who have otherwise not received any high profile recognition in their community," Young said. "Today is a commitment to all those who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to serve our community." Spanning eight categories, the spring recipients include: Nancy Siew and Veronica Tyrell (Multicultural); Stephen Cull, Julia Hanna, Sera Mansueto (Community); Father Peter Watters (Religious); Jean Grieve and John Laing (Arts and Culture); Dr. Aliya Khan (Healthcare); Guy McLean (Education); Shae Invidiata (Humanitarian Aid); and, Joan Gibb, Godwin Kruitwagen, Lt.-Col. Guy Smith and Colin Woodcock (Voluntary Service). For full, individual bios outlining each recipient's award, visit www.oakvillebeaver. com. For more information on the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, visit www. gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14019. Mac in business seminars Learn how the Mac can help your business REGISTER NOW for our June events www.Core 1 .ca/businesscentre Visit us in downtown Oakville at 249 Lakeshore East or call us at 905.849.0737 www.Core 1 .ca JOIN The Oakville Children's Choir Choral Music Excellence for Children and Youth ages 5 - 18 Tuesday June 12 AUDITION DATES for Season 2012 2013 Book your child's audition today: phone (905) 337-7104 Little Notes Preparatory Choir Cherub Choir Intermediate Choir Senior Choir Chamber Choir Indigo Voices Youth Choir Vocal Coaching Theory Instruction Music Festivals Community Performances Social Activities Recordings International Tours The Oakville Children's Choir - 123 Maurice Drive, Suite 203, Oakville L6K 2W6 - (905) 337-7104 - www.oakvillechildrenschoir.org UPCOMING EVENTS: Downtown Oakville Bon Voyage Concert Celebrating Upcoming Tour to World Choir Games June 24, 2012 - St Paul's United Church