Citizens awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

January 29, 2025 @ 9:00 amNews

Bill Baxter from Centre Wellington was awarded a medal for his dedication working with Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington. From left: MP Chong, Baxter, Centre Wellington Mayor Shawn Watters and MPP Arnott. Photos by Georgia York
The coronation medal pinned onto a recipient’s suit.
All 26 recipients pose for a group picture.
Honourable hosts – MPP Ted Arnott, left, anf MP Michael Chong hosted the ceremony. Here they stood by the entrance greeting guests as they filed in.
Recognition – Town of Erin ward 9 councillor Jeff Duncan (second from right), was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Acton Town Hall Centre. Duncan was recognized for being a local community heritage advocate for over 20 years. From left: MPP Ted Arnott, Wellington County Warden Chris White, Jeff Duncan and MP Michael Chong.
Medal presentation – MPP Ted Arnott, right, presenting Bill Baxter of Centre Wellington his medal on Jan. 24.
Helping hand – MP Michael Chong, right, helping Puslinch recipient Robert Ireland attached his coronation medal.
Coronation medal – On Jan. 24 at the Acton Town Hall Centre, Ann Caine (middle) received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work in establishing and growing Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre since 1982. Caine is a resident of Puslinch and was accompanied by Haley Veit and Brooke Fenton, both Sunrise Riders and participants in the Life Skills adult day program. From left: MPP Ted Arnott, Haley Veit, Ann Caine, Brooke Fenton and MP Michael Chong. Submitted photo
From left: MP Michael Chong, Colleen Hunt, Michael Dehn and MPP Ted Arnott. Submitted photo
Dr. James O'Connor (posthumously) was awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal. From left: MPP Ted Arnott, Doug Smith (son in-law of Jim), Steve Hunt (son in-law of Jim), Maureen King (daughter of Jim), Marian Sinclair O'Connor (his wife and my Mom), Colleen Hunt (daughter of Jim), Kevin O'Connor (son of Jim), MP Michael Chong. Submitted photo

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A ceremony for the presentation of King Charles III Coronation medals was held on Jan. 24 at the Old Acton Town Hall Centre. Municipalities and local residents nominated 26 recipients to be recognized for their contributions to their communities or the country. MP Michael Chong and MPP Ted Arnott hosted the ceremony while Senator Rob Black was the master of ceremony.