Description
Established in 1979, the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal recognizes outstanding students in vocational and career programs (less than two years long) at British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions. This prestigious award honors students who excel academically and make meaningful contributions to their institution or community.
In 2019, the program expanded to include students in two-year diploma programs and four-year undergraduate programs, ensuring it continues to celebrate excellence while evolving with the changing educational landscape. The updated criteria now focus on recognizing students who have made exceptional contributions in one or more of the following areas:
- Diversity and Inclusion: Champions diversity and inclusion, fostering unity through collaboration and meaningful engagement. Actions reflect a commitment to tolerance, respect, and creating an inclusive community for all.
- Democracy: Strengthens civic engagement or advances human rights, advocating for dignity and fundamental freedoms at local, national, or global levels.
- Reconciliation: Supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2015 call to action by working toward renewed relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Criteria
To be eligible, a student must:
- Be in their 2nd year of an academic program at CMTN;
- Have a minimum cGPA of 3.0
- Demonstrate outstanding contributions to inclusion, democracy, or reconciliation within their campus or community.
How to Apply or Nominate a Student:
- Students applying must submit a letter describing their contributions, including their impact, significance, and the example they set for others.
- Faculty, staff, or community members nominating a student must submit a letter explaining why the student deserves recognition.
The CMTN Awards Committee will review applications and select the recipient. The winner will receive a congratulatory letter from the Lieutenant Governor and be invited to accept the medal at spring convocation.