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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes exceptional Canadians

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LAURIE WEIR

In a special ceremony hosted by Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston MP Scott Reid, the King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to several distinguished individuals from his riding on March 15, at St. James Anglican Church Hall in Carleton Place. 

Photo credit: Dawn Quinn.

The event included a high tea service as well. 

The medal, introduced to mark the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, 2023, honours those who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.

The award, designed to commemorate this historic event, is presented to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership, service, and dedication. The recipients come from various sectors, from community service to local governance, and have all played pivotal roles in shaping their communities.

Four Coronation medals were awarded through the Ontario Provincial Parliament, presented by MPP John Jordan on behalf of Rideau Hall. 

These recipients included: Dr. Peter Bell, Kory Earle, Travis Mellema, and Jeff Mills. 

MP Scott Reid is pictured with recipients Willa Morton of Harrowsmith and Lila Graham of Carleton Place, who are the two youngest King’s Medal recipients at age 14.. Photo credit: Submitted [Photography Life By Corrie].

Recipients who received their medals via the Parliament of Canada, presented by Reid included: Clive Addy, Faheem Affan, Bailey Andison, Kenneth Armstrong, Scott Atkinson, Carl Belanger, Robert Burns, Tracy Clemenger, Mary and Wally Cook, Robert Dent, Shannon Dunn, Kenneth Fournier, Lila Graham, Brandan Hynes, Manuela Joannou, Linda Lane, Karen Medveduke, Willa Morton, Mary and Zach Nethery, Calvin Neufeld, Dawn Quinn, Linda Seccaspina, David Somppi and Debra Weatherhead. 

This year’s recipients, chosen from a pool of local nominees, are recognized not only for their hard work but also for their commitment to fostering a spirit of cooperation and volunteerism across the region. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to others and exemplify the values of community, compassion, and citizenship that are central to Canadian life.

The King Charles III Coronation Medal is part of a longstanding tradition of commemorative awards, honoring extraordinary Canadians who contribute to the social fabric of the country.

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