Honours & Awards
The CNMT Honours & Awards program has been designed with different expressions of recognition, based on different levels of service or contributions. Unless otherwise stated, they are not considered mutually exclusive; however, it would be considered rare to have multiple awards for the same person in any one year.
All Honours & Awards will be handled “In Confidence”, i.e., correspondence strictly controlled on a need-to-know basis (verbally, in documents or via email). The nominee(s) will not be made aware of the nomination until such time as it has been approved.
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Award Descriptions
Commanding Officer - HMCS Sackville Awards
The Commanding Officer’s awards are meant to recognize individual or team service or contributions to the ship. There are two levels: CO’s Certificate of Merit and CO’s Commendation.
CO’s Certificate of Merit
This award is sponsored by the CO for individuals or groups who have demonstrated singular, multiple, or a series of singular deeds or activities that have supported the ship and its objectives. These acts can include a high level of service, dedication, support, teamwork, camaraderie, or continuously achieving excellence. An individual or group may be nominated by anyone with a submission to the CO or can be chosen by the CO
Frequency of Award - Open
Award: Certificate
CO’s Commendation
This award is sponsored by the CO for individuals or groups who have demonstrated singular, multiple or a series of singular deeds or activities that has supported the ship and its purpose, normally beyond a singular act. These acts can include a high level of service, dedication, support, teamwork, camaraderie or continuously achieving excellence. An individual or group may be nominated by anyone.
Frequency of award - Open.
Award: Certificate, a Bronze lapel pin, and a CNMT "For Excellence" coin.
Chairperson - CNMT Awards
The Chairperson's awards are meant to recognize individual or team service to the Trust. There are two levels: Chairperson Certificate of Merit and the Chairperson Commendation.
Chairperson Certificate of Merit
This award is sponsored by the CMNT Chairperson of the Trust for individuals or groups who have demonstrated, singular, multiple, or a series of singular deeds or activities that have supported the CNMT, ship, and their objectives. These acts can include a high level of service, dedication, support, teamwork, camaraderie, or continuously achieving excellence. An individual or group may be nominated by anyone to the CNMT Chairperson or can be chosen by the CNMT Chairperson.
Frequency of award: - Open
Award: Certificate.
Chairperson Commendation
This award is sponsored by the CNMT Chairperson for individuals or groups who have demonstrated singular, multiple, or a series of singular deeds or activities that have supported the CNMT, ship, and their objectives, normally beyond a singular act. These acts can include a high level of service, dedication, support, teamwork, camaraderie, or continuously achieving excellence. An individual or group may be nominated by anyone.
Frequency of award: Open
Award: Certificate, a Silver lapel pin, and a CNMT "For Excellence" coin
CNMT Roll of Honour
Only persons who are CNMT Life or current Annual members and who provide exceptional service through a singular act or over a long period of time that improves, enhances, promotes, or advocates for the ideals of the CNMT, the ship, or associated entities may be nominated by anyone for inclusion on the CNMT Roll of Honour. Every person so accorded will be given a Roll of Honour member number in the form of RH four-digit year of the honour - two-digit sequential number followed by their name (i.e. RH 2020-01 title, first name, last name). The award can be bestowed posthumously and can be presented by the CNMT Chairperson at any frequency.
Frequency of Award: Annual (Annual General Meeting (AGM) timeframe)
Award: Certificate, Gold lapel pin and a CNMT "For Excellence" coin
CNMT Honorary Life Membership
Only persons who are not CNMT members and who provide exceptional service through a singular act or over a long period of time that improves, enhances, promotes, or advocates for the ideals of the CNMT, the ship or associated entities may be nominated by anyone for an Honorary Life Membership. Honorary Life Members shall be accorded all privileges of membership and shall be exempt from making the normal Life Membership donation. Every person so accorded will be given an Honorary Life Member number in the form of HLM four-digit year of the honour - two-digit sequential number followed by their name (i.e. HLM 2020-02 Title. First Name, Last Name). The award can be bestowed posthumously and can be presented by the CNMT Chairperson at any frequency.
Frequency of Award: Annual (AGM timeframe)
Award: Honorary Life Membership Plaque, a Gold lapel pin, and a CNMT "For Excellence" coin.
CNMT Honorary Life Membership
Those who do significant volunteer work for the Trust or ship, or provide services in kind, and who are not currently members of the CNMT may be nominated for a complimentary Annual membership. The duration of an annual complimentary membership would normally be for a year but might be awarded for a specified number of consecutive years depending on the nature and significance of the contribution.
Frequency of award: Open
Award: Ship Photograph, Lapel pin.