Description
This medal program honours individuals for their exceptional long-term efforts and outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities throughout the province.
Originally called the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (OMGC), this honour was first presented in 1973 by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Queen’s Park during a Royal Visit.
In 2024, it was officially renamed the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (QEIIOMGC), to recognize how recipients’ contributions reflect Her Late Majesty’s renowned sense of duty and exemplary service.
To be eligible for this honour, the nominee must be a model Ontarian who demonstrates:
- civic-mindedness
- integrity
- community leadership
Eligibility
The person you nominate (the nominee) must be a resident of Ontario and must have contributed to areas that are meaningful to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: the environment, arts and culture, seniors and aging, education and youth, community and civic engagement, healthcare and hospices, social clubs, history and heritage, sport and recreation, faith and animal care.
You cannot nominate:
- yourself
- someone who has passed away
- an elected federal, provincial or municipal representative currently in office
- a public appointee if their achievements relate to their current appointment
- someone for acts of bravery
Prize
The winner is presented with a medal.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to the Ontario's Honours and Awards Portal website by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline. |
How to Apply
To submit a nomination, you will need to provide:
- The nominee’s first name, last name, email address and phone number.
- The nominator’s first name, last name, email address and phone number.
- A detailed description of the nominee’s achievements.
- At least two signed testimonial letters.
- The testimonial writers’ first name, last name, email address and phone number.
Applications must be submitted online using the application form provided on the Ontario's Honours and Awards Portal website by the external deadline. Please also submit an OR-5 and a completed application to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
For more information contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca. Please also see the Ontario Honours and Awards website for more details.