Alberta Centennial Medal
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The Alberta Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal celebrating Alberta
’s first 100 years of confederation
.
citizens that reside in, or have resided in, Alberta.
Approximately 8,000 medals have been awarded to outstanding Albertans. Representatives from provincial organizations, governments and other groups have been asked to make the nominations. Only nominations submitted by these nominating partners will be accepted.
and “Alberta Centennial 1905-2005” on the front and shield of the arms and “Honouring Outstanding Albertans” on the back. It is cast in bronze and plated in gold.
The colours of the medal’s ribbon symbolize Alberta’s spirit and strengths. Blue and gold, Alberta’s provincial colours are most prominent in the ribbon. All the colours in the ribbon are taken from Alberta’s official emblem
s and heraldry
. They are :
The Alberta Centennial Medal is included in the Canadian order of precedence of orders, decorations and medals
and may be mounted and worn with other official honours.
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
’s first 100 years of confederation
Confederation
A confederation in modern political terms is a permanent union of political units for common action in relation to other units. Usually created by treaty but often later adopting a common constitution, confederations tend to be established for dealing with critical issues such as defense, foreign...
.
Purpose
This medal is meant to pay tribute to Albertans whose achievements have benefited their fellow citizens, their community and their province.Eligibility
The medal can be awarded to living men, women and youth who have made significant contributions to their fellow citizens, their community and to Alberta, and are CanadianCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
citizens that reside in, or have resided in, Alberta.
Approximately 8,000 medals have been awarded to outstanding Albertans. Representatives from provincial organizations, governments and other groups have been asked to make the nominations. Only nominations submitted by these nominating partners will be accepted.
Design
The medal’s simple design features Alberta’s coat of armsCoat of arms of Alberta
The original coat of arms of Alberta was granted to Alberta by a Royal Warrant of King Edward VII on 30 May 1907. The shield is also featured on the flag of Alberta.-History:...
and “Alberta Centennial 1905-2005” on the front and shield of the arms and “Honouring Outstanding Albertans” on the back. It is cast in bronze and plated in gold.
The colours of the medal’s ribbon symbolize Alberta’s spirit and strengths. Blue and gold, Alberta’s provincial colours are most prominent in the ribbon. All the colours in the ribbon are taken from Alberta’s official emblem
Emblem
An emblem is a pictorial image, abstract or representational, that epitomizes a concept — e.g., a moral truth, or an allegory — or that represents a person, such as a king or saint.-Distinction: emblem and symbol:...
s and heraldry
Heraldry
Heraldry is the profession, study, or art of creating, granting, and blazoning arms and ruling on questions of rank or protocol, as exercised by an officer of arms. Heraldry comes from Anglo-Norman herald, from the Germanic compound harja-waldaz, "army commander"...
. They are :
- Blue - clear skies and sparkling lakes
- Gold - wheat fields and resource wealth
- Green - forests
- White - mountains
- Pink - wild rose
The Alberta Centennial Medal is included in the Canadian order of precedence of orders, decorations and medals
Canadian order of precedence (Decorations and Medals)
The following is the Canadian order of precedence for decorations and medals. Where applicable, post-nominal letters are indicated.-Awards of valour:-National orders:-Provincial orders:-National decorations:-National medals:...
and may be mounted and worn with other official honours.