Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Medal
Recipient 2012
From left to right, Kennedy Coles, Marilyn Brooks-Coles and the Honourable Jean Augustine pose for a photo after presenting the Diamond Jubilee Medal to Marilyn Brooks.
In 2012 Marilyn Brooks was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her contributions to, and achievements in, the fashion industry in Canada.
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a special commemorative medal created in 2012 to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms.
The Canadian medal was presented to honor those who have made significant contributions to their fellow countrymen, their community, or to Canada over the previous 60 years and was administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.
The Diamond Jubilee Medal
This new commemorative medal was created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. The Diamond Jubilee Medal, which was personally approved by Her Majesty, was unveiled on February 6, 2011, by Governor General David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty’s dedicated service to our country. At the same time, it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. The medal program is part of the Diamond Jubilee Year celebrations, organized by the Government of Canada.
Commemorative medals, such as the Diamond Jubilee Medal, are established from time to time within the Canadian Honours System to mark special anniversaries or occasions. Since 1967, several Canadian commemorative medals have been created, including two other Jubilee medals marking key anniversaries in Her Majesty’s reign as Queen of Canada (the Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002). Other commemorative medals include the Canadian Centennial Medal (1967) and the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992).
