Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan
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The Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of Saskatchewan also called the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck to celebrate the first 100 years since Saskatchewan's entrance into Canadian Confederation.
The medal recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society and honours outstanding achievements. Approximately 4,000 medals will be produced.
[edit] Criteria
Criteria for this medal are a broad range of contributions to the community and to the province through leadership, voluntarism, community involvement and outstanding personal achievements. Only individuals, (not groups) can be nominated and posthumous nominations are not accepted.
A certain number of individuals will receive the medal by virtue of their office, such as provincial and federal elected members, judges, Aboriginal leaders, and community and municipal leaders. Other recipients are selected based on the recommendation of governmental and non-governmental organizations and Members of the Legislative Assembly.
[edit] Design
The medal displays the provincial motto under a wreath of western red lilies, surmounted by the St. Edward’s Crown. The words “Saskatchewan 1905-2005” are around the medal's circumference. The provincial shield of arms is on the reverse of the medal, which is suspended from a ribbon of gold with two narrow green stripes.
