Released on April 2, 2026
Today, Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre announced the recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.
Recipients will be presented with this prestigious medal on April 21, 2026, at a ceremony at Government House in Regina during National Volunteer Week.
"The 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recipients are an impressive group of people," Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre said. "They have worked generously and tirelessly in support of arts and culture, sports and recreation, youth and seniors, veterans and the military, and those living with disabilities and chronic illness. I am thrilled to acknowledge these remarkable individuals who have contributed in countless ways to our province."
The recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal are:
- Craig Bird, C.D., Estevan
- Janice Cochrane, Yorkton
- Vernon Glaicar, Bangor
- Randy Goulden, Yorkton
- Cecile Halyk, Foam Lake
- James Hawn, Saskatoon
- Captain (Ret'd) John Helms, C.D., Saskatoon
- Karen Howard, Regina
- Linda Hryniuk, La Ronge
- Honorary Colonel Curtis Kimpton, Saskatoon
- Carol Marwick, Regina
- Gerry Nelson, Meadow Lake
- Rosemary Overbye, Lake Alma
- Dr. Renatta Varma, Regina
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 to recognize the extraordinary work of volunteers across the province. Since its creation, the medal has been awarded to 286 deserving individuals.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.
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