Royal Recognition?!
Er . . . I won a medal.
I am deeply grateful for this recognition that shines light on, and amplifies, the values that connect many of us here. This at a time when there are many challenges to equality, truth, critical thinking, human dignity, and the health of the planet and future generations.
It also shines light on our Marine Education & Research Society and on the place where I have learned – northern Vancouver Island, Territory of the Kwak̕wala-speaking Peoples.
This medal also requires acknowledgement and reflection on the history of the monarchy, colonization, and the need to work for the values this award represents.
Many of you have been part of what has led to this recognition – opening doors, joining along the way, encouraging, and supporting. Thank you.
I have learned that Whitney Melan is the one who took the time and effort with the nomination, which means the world to me. 
It also means so much that the medal will be awarded by MP Rachel Blaney. I do not yet know when or where.
Onward.
“The King Charles III Coronation Medal Program recognizes Canadians who exemplify service to others, protection of the environment, youth empowerment, and diversity. Across Canada, 30,000 medals will be handed out to deserving individuals.”
The Marine Detective 
42 Responses to “Royal Recognition?!”
Congratulations!Sent from my iPad
Thank you so much Bev.
Congratulations – Well done!
Thank you so much Shirley.
Many many congratulations For an honour well-deserved. So happy for you and for all of us that your amazing work is being recognized.
Appreciate this so much Alison.
Congratulations, this is well deserved and a great honor! Your reader, Wendy Feltham in Port Townsend, WA USA
Deeply appreciated Wendy in Feltham!
Congratulations Jackie!!!I
Thank you so much Trudy!
Congratulations
Thank you so much Jane.
Congrats indeed! Well deserved!! 🐙🐳
Thank you so much.
this is wonderful, Jackie! You deserve it! Your passion for what you do is what we all love about you!
Thank you so much for this kindness Terry.
Congratulations!
Thank you so much Lorrene.
Congratulations!
Thank you very much Vicki.
Congratulations, so very well deserved. This is such good news
Thank you so much Judy.
Thrilling and well deserved. How exciting!
Congratulations!
Jane
Thank you so much Jane for the congratulations.
Congratulations and love , Dad
Thank you so much for the comment and congratulations Dad.
Love, Jackie
You so deserve this!!!!Congratulations Jessica Sent from my iPhone
Thank you so very much Jessica.
Congratulations on this well deserved honour Jackie. So typical of you to include so many others in your comments! At those times when the work you are devoted to seems too much just get out the medal and polish it up with a big smile. May this Royal honour bring more recognition to MERS.
Thank you so much BP. It means so much to me to get your congratulations and understanding.
Congratulations. I have learned so much about the world I do not see. You are like the JWS Telescope of the ocean
How I love this Ian. Thank you!
“You are like the JWS Telescope of the ocean”
…exemplify service to others, protection of the environment, youth empowerment, and diversity.… Yep that’s you!!
This means so much to me Natasha.
Congratulations and well deserved for all the advocacy and education work you do personally and with MERS 👍🎉 Diane Snyder
Thank you so much dear Diane.
Congratulations. You deserve this medal for all the amazing work you do for the benefit of others.
Appreciate this so much Sylvia and our connection over so many years.
Congratulations. We enjoy and admire all your work.
Thank you so much Murray for the kindness and motivation.
Congratulations Jackie. You have spent so many years and provided so much knowledge to the students and everyone on the North Island. It is fantastic that your efforts and work has been acknowledged with this medal!! So proud to have worked with you in the school system 10-20 years ago!
Means a great deal to me Alana. How I appreciated all the years working WITH you.