Thank you to everyone who participated. Submissions are now closed, and we deeply appreciate your interest and effort in nominating.
For any questions regarding the application process, email Wilson.Miao@parl.gc.ca or call 604-775-5790.
Call for Nominations
King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Canadian commemorative medal has been created to mark His Majesty King Charles Ill’s Coronation on May 6, 2023. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a visible and tangible way to recognize 30 000 outstanding individuals of all ages and from all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities. The Medal will highlight themes that both King Charles III and Canadians hold dear, including service, the environment and sustainability, and our nation’s diversity.
The Chancellery of Honours, as part of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, will administer the King Charles III Coronation Medal program, with MP Wilson Miao, an exemplary community leader and the dedicated Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, advocating for the recognition of those who have significantly contributed to the betterment of Richmond’s vibrant and diverse community.
About the Medal
The Medal was designed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, approved by His Majesty The King and manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint. On the obverse is a contemporary crowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III in coronation robes, circumscribed with the inscriptions “CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX” and the word “CANADA”. The reverse bears a depiction of the Royal Cypher (the King’s monogram surmounted by the Canadian Royal Crown) with the inscriptions “6-V-2023” and “VIVAT REX” to the left and right of the Royal Cypher, respectively, all placed over the 13-point sunburst design of the Canadian Coronation emblem. The Medal is worn suspended from a ribbon of dark blue, bright red and white colours evocative of the 1902 Edward VII Coronation Medal, one of the earliest coronation medals awarded to Canadians.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this honour, a person must have:
The Medal may only be awarded once.
Guidelines for the Selection of Nominees
The following guidelines have been developed to assist nominators:
- Nominations should focus on the achievements of persons who have helped build the Canada of today, including youth, volunteers, educators, veterans and health care workers.
- Nominees may be selected for their long service and good conduct as a volunteer or member of an organization; for having demonstrated high professionalism; or for performing a deed or activity that brings great credit to Canada.
- Through their achievements and sustained contributions, nominees will have distinguished themselves from others employed in the same field.
- The list of nominees should be inclusive and reflect the demographics of the region or community, with particular attention given to individuals belonging to groups that have been historically under-represented.
- The Medal is to be awarded to individuals only, not to groups or couples.
- Nominations from the general public will not be accepted. All nominations must be submitted by partner organizations.
- Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- The selection process should be non-partisan and merit-based.
- Recipient names and their nominators will be published.