Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

To mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne, Prince Edward Island honoured Her Late Majesty’s service to Canada through the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Program.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was an international celebration marking the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne on February 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II was the first monarch in Canada's modern era to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. 

The Prince Edward Island Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal Program complemented various PEI celebrations which ran through to the end of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Year, February 5, 2023.

Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals were distributed to individual Island residents who have:

• provided volunteer service at the local level;
• contributed to the Province’s reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples;
• contributed to the Province’s diversity and inclusion goals, including the promotion of the Acadian and Francophone community;
• served, or are serving, in the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and emergency services; or
• made a positive impact on the preservation of the environment.

Public Nominations

Nominations for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal are now closed. Thank you to all those who submitted a nomination! Medal recipients were directly notified. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Prince Edward Island Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal created?

This commemorative medal was awarded to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada and to honour Her Late Majesty’s service to Canada.

The medal program was part of the Platinum Jubilee year celebrations, which took place Island-wide through to the end of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Year, February 5, 2023. Permission was granted from the Government of Canada to have this medal included in the Order of Precedence, along with the other commemorative medals of the Canadian Honours System.

Why are commemorative medals established?

Commemorative medals are established to mark special anniversaries or occasions. They are typically awarded to recognize contributions made by Canadians from a broad spectrum of society.

Other commemorative medals include the Canadian Centennial Medal (1967); the Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee Medal (1977); the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal (1992); the Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2002); and the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012).

Who administered the program?

The Prince Edward Island Office of Protocol administered the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee (Prince Edward Island) medal program. in partnership with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

What is the design of the medal?

The design of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Prince Edward Island), follows the same pattern as other Commonwealth and Canadian commemorative medals; 32 mm in diameter, silver in colour (struck in cupro-nickel), with a crowned effigy of the Queen on the obverse (front), and the reverse bearing the date of the reign along with a heraldic element, in this case, the Provincial Coat of Arms, the Queen’s Cypher and a pair of ladies slippers  (the provincial flowers) on each side of the coat of arms. The ribbon is based on a set pattern of alternating colours which have been used for the ribbons of the coronation and jubilee medals issued throughout Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

Is Prince Edward Island the only jurisdiction that had Platinum Jubilee Medal Program?

Prince Edward Island along with five additional provinces New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, established Platinum Jubilee Medal Programs in 2022. All six programs had a similar set of criteria, the same ribbon and general medal design.

How many Platinum Jubilee Medals were awarded in PEI?

Prince Edward Island awarded 575 medals. This is similar to the number of medals PEI awarded in previous program, including 750 medals in 2012 and 600 medals in 2002.  

Who submitted nominations?

The Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Members of Parliament, Senator, Indigenous Leaders, RCMP, Charlottetown, Kensington & Summerside Police Services, and the Canadian Armed Forces were provided with an allotment of medals. Partner organizations were been asked to seek out those who have made a meaningful contribution to their community. In addition the province accepted nominations from the public.

For those who nominated a member of the public, please note the following:

• Nominations must have met the eligibility criteria listed for medal recipients
• An Advisory Committee reviewed and made recommendations to the Premier
• Nominations were reviewed on their merits based on the information provided in the nomination form
• Self-nominations were not allowed
• Medals were awarded to individual Island residents (not couples or groups)
• Some individuals on the PEI Table of Precedence, as well as all living members of the Order of Canada and the Order of Prince Edward Island, were designated recipients of the medal and did not have to be nominated by the partners.

The deadline for nominations was November 20, 2022

Will other provincial medals be established?

This is a one-time program that concluded on February 5, 2023, at the end of the Platinum Jubilee year.

There are no plans to create other provincial medals for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

Where will this medal fit with my other medals?

Permission was granted from the Government of Canada to have the medal listed in the Order of Precedence with the other commemorative medals of the Canadian Honours System. The medal will be worn after The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and before the RCMP Long Service Medal, the Canadian Forces’ Decoration (C.D.) and the Exemplary Service Medals. Other provincial commemorative medals, such as the 2005 Alberta Centennial Medal and the 2005 Saskatchewan Centennial, have been included in the Order of Precedence so there is a precedent.

The complete list of precedence for orders, decorations and medals is available online at www.gg.ca/en/order-precedence

Were people from outside Prince Edward Island able to receive the medal?

There were no residency or citizenship requirement to receive the medal, however those being nominated for the medal must have a direct connection to the province and must have made a significant contribution to Prince Edward Island.

What were the criteria for the selection of recipients?

To be eligible for the medal, recipients must:

• reside in the province or have a tangible link to Prince Edward Island; and
• have made a significant contribution to Prince Edward Island, a region, community or a field; and
• were alive on February 6, 2022, the seventieth anniversary of Her Late Majesty’s accession to the throne.

Her Late Majesty devoted her life to serving the commonwealth and its people so, to honour her commitment, medals were awarded to those who also have also devoted themselves to making our province a better place and have made a significant contribution, which may include having:

• provided volunteer service at the local level;
• contributed to Province’s reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples;
• contributed to the Province’s diversity and inclusion goals, including the promotion of the Acadian and Francophone community;
• served, or are serving, in the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and emergency services; or
• made a positive impact on the preservation of the environment.

Could the medal be awarded posthumously?

To be eligible, the recipient must have been alive on February 6, 2022, the date of the 70th anniversary of The Late Queen’s accession to the Throne.

Who selected the recipients?

Each partner in the program had the opportunity to select the most deserving recipients from their community, organization or field of activity. This was a special occasion for organizations to recognize, in a tangible way, those who they depend upon to fulfill their mission.

Partner organizations were trusted to conduct a fair and transparent nomination process that can withstand public scrutiny.

How was fairness in the selection process ensured?

The respect and credibility of the program depended on the standard, quality and representativeness of those selected. All criteria, the list of partners and the list of recipients are publicly available. The partners were provided with guidelines to assist them in the selection process and to promote transparency, fairness and equitable representation. Guidance was provided to assist partners in this aspect of the program.  

Did some people receive the medal automatically?

Prince Edward Islanders who have already demonstrated their contribution to the province, such as some members on the provincial Table of Precedence, as well as recipients of the Order of Canada and Order of Prince Edward Island, received the medal.

Once selected, when were recipients announced and how did they receive their medals?

Most medals were officially awarded at presentation ceremonies, which were organized by program partners. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor in partnership with the Office of Protocol also held medal presentation ceremonies throughout the year.

A list of final recipients can be viewed here. You can also view their photos with the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier of Prince Edward Island.

When was the deadline for nominations?

Program partners were asked to submit all nominations no later than September 30, 2022. Public nominations closed in November.

Where can the public ask questions about Platinum Jubilee Medal Program or get more information?

Questions regarding the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Prince Edward Island) may be addressed to jubileemedals@gov.pe.ca or by calling 902-368-6889.