Nominations open for Order of British Columbia, Medal of Good Citizenship

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Province of British Columbia is accepting nominations from residents for its two highest honours.

Nominations have opened for both the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship for 2025.

According to the province, the Order of British Columbia “celebrates outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction that has benefited the province or reached beyond its borders.”

Any former or current British Columbia residents are eligible as long as they have “made extraordinary contributions.” Posthumous nominations aren’t accepted for the Order of British Columbia.

Meanwhile, the Medal of Good Citizenship is meant to commemorate people who “have contributed significantly to their local communities on a volunteer basis,” celebrating their generosity and selflessness.

Past winners of the Medal include Rolla resident Donna Kane in 2020 and Tumbler Ridge resident Larry White in 2017.

All current and former long-term residents of the province, including people as young as fifteen years old, are eligible to be nominated for the Medal. Posthumous nominations will also be accepted.

The deadline to submit nominations for both honours is April 4th, 2025. Residents can view more details about the Order of British Columbia and the Medal of Good Citizenship on the provincial government’s website.