Eight Peel paramedics honoured for exemplary service
BRAMPTON, ON (Dec. 12, 2024) – Peel Region is proud to announce that eight Peel paramedics have received the 2024 Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.
This award is presented to paramedics who have provided at least 20 years of exemplary service, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. At least 10 of the years of service must have been on duty in the field, involving potential risk to the individual.
On Dec. 12, the following recipients were recognized at Peel Region Council and thanked by Peel Region Chair Iannicca on behalf of residents and councillors.
EMS Exemplary Service Medal recipients
- Jennifer Archdekin
- Roxane Bowie
- Joel D’Eath
- Shelley Sacrey
- Jennifer Sham
- Nicole Tomasella
- David Wakely
EMS Exemplary Service Medal 30-year bar recipient
- Paul Carson
For more information about the award, visit the Governor General of Canada’s web site.
Quotations
Receiving the Exemplary Service Medal and Bar is one of the highest honours a paramedic can receive. The medal acknowledges a paramedic’s meritorious service. These individuals have served Peel for decades and provided the best care possible. Proud to have these professionals as part of Peel Regional Paramedic Services.
Brian Gibson, Chief and Director, Peel Regional Paramedic Services
Peel’s dedicated paramedics protect and support 1.5 million lives in one of Canada’s most culturally diverse populations, responding to emergencies at the crossroads of the country’s busiest highways and airport. It is rewarding for all of us at Peel Region to see the Exemplary Service Medal and a 30-year bar awarded to members of the Peel Regional Paramedic Services, a group of first responders like no other.
Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner, Health Services, Peel Region
Peel paramedics’ commitment to saving lives exemplifies the very best of our community. I thank the recipients of the Exemplary Service Medal and Bar for the courage and compassion they have shown to Peel residents for the past 20 and 30 years. Peel is a better place because of them.
Nando Iannicca, Chair, Peel Region
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Peel Region
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.