British Columbia Medal of Good Citizenship Nomination

The Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who have acted in a particularly generous, kind or selfless manner for the common good without expectation of reward.

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By email: bchonoursandawards@gov.bc.ca
By phone: 250-387-1616

Important. False statements or misrepresentation facts may lead us to refuse a nomination or revoke an honour or award.

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The Honours and Awards Secretariat is indirectly collecting Indigenous and racial identity information about potential nominees from nominators under the authority of section 2 of the Anti-Racism Data Act and s. 26 (c) and 27(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be combined with other information about potential nominees to gather important insights into the diversity of nominations received and advance racial equity in honours and awards. This indirect collection of information is in accordance with Section 3(3) of ARDA and the combined information will be used in accordance with Section 4 of ARDA. It also collects information under the authority of s. 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and s. 17 of the Provincial Symbols and Honours Act, to evaluate eligibility and notify recipients of the Order of British Columbia. By submitting this form, you are confirming that the individuals who have agreed to submit letters in support of this nomination have authorized you to provide their information as disclosed on this form. If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this personal information, please contact the Honours and Awards Secretariat at (250) 387-1616 or by e-mail at bchonoursandawards@gov.bc.ca. Knowledge of a proposed nomination should be restricted to the individuals compiling the nomination.

Steps to Nominate Someone

When preparing to submit your nomination consider the following:

A completed and signed nomination form.
A detailed description of the nominee’s achievements including background/history of the nominee (500 words maximum).
Two (2) signed testimonials from two (2) separate individuals other than the nominator, who have direct knowledge of the value and impact of the nominee’s achievement and who support the nomination. The letters must be signed by the testimonial writer and include contact information (address, telephone number and email). An electronic signature or scanned copy of the signed letters will be accepted. Maximum of 5 letters accepted.
Optional supporting documents (e.g., testimonials, articles, media) can be submitted via links or scanned files.

All submitted materials become the property of the Honours and Awards Secretariat and will not be returned. Do not send multiple or bound copies of publications, or original official documents or photographs, as they will not be returned.

Is your nominee eligible?

The nominee is not an elected representative or member of the judiciary who still holds office.

The nominee is not the same person as the Nominator (self-nominations will not be accepted).

The nomination is not for an act of bravery. (The medal is not awarded for acts of bravery).

The nominee is not the same person as the nominator.

For Bravery Awards, please see Canadian Bravery Awards or Governor General’s Decorations for Bravery.

Person being nominated

Prefix

First Name*

Last Name*

Postnominals

Please list any honours that are recognized by the Canadian Honours System and the highest academic degree achieved, as well as any recognition by the Crown (P.C., Q.C.)

Title

Organization

Address Type*

*Home address preferred for demographic purposes.

Home
Business

Nominator Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Home Phone*

Business Phone

Mobile

Email*

Is your nominee a resident of British Columbia?

Yes
No

Specify residency

Date of Birth*

(YYYY/MM/DD)

If you don’t know your nominee’s year of birth, please enter 0000 and provide this information to us at your earliest convenience.

Is this a child or youth nomination (under 25)?

Yes
No

Do you believe this person self-identifies as First Nations, Métis or Inuit? (select all that apply)

Yes, First Nations
Yes, Métis
Yes, Inuit
No
Don't Know
Prefer not to answer

Do you believe this person self-identifies as racialized?

Yes
No
Don't Know
Prefer not to answer

Racialized people can have racial meanings attributed to them in ways that negatively impact their social, political, and economic lives. This may include people who identify as Arab, African, Black, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian, or West Asian.

British Columbia & Our Government Forms

Step 1 of 5 - Nominee Information

Before you start

Disclaimer

Privacy

Steps to Nominate Someone

Is your nominee eligible?

Person being nominated

Achievement Description

Nominator Information

Additional Testimonials

Submitting your completed application

Important Notes for Nominators

Declaration