Lt. Governor presented Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Ken Turner

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty congratulates Ken Turner on receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers on August 9, 2024 at Government House in Regina.

Kenneth Turner received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers from Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty on August 9th, 2024 at a ceremony in Government House.

The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers.

Kenneth Turner’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Citation

Ken was nominated for the award by the Royal Canadian Legion for volunteering with the Midale and Estevan branches for over 50 years! However, Ken has a much more extensive record of volunteerism. For example, he also served as an Aide-de-Camp from 2012 to 2018 for Lt. Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield.

Ken has volunteered for his local community as well in many ways - including on the 100th Anniversary Committee for the Town of Midale. He has been a deacon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church since 1991 where he also taught Sunday School.

Ken had a long career as a high school teacher and during that time he did a great deal of volunteering. He was particularly active in sports, volunteering as a coach for volleyball, softball and track and field. In addition, Ken set up golf programs and hosted golf tournaments and playoffs.

Their Honours Russ and Donna Mirasty with Kenneth Turner and family members as well as Craig Bird, Deputy Zone Commander of the Royal Canadian Legion in South East Saskatchewan at the presentation of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to Ken on August 9, 2024 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Ken served as an instructor with the Army Cadets in Estevan and as Vice-President and Director of the Army Cadet League of Canada.

Congratulations Ken on receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our province.

More information about the award is available at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/sovereigns-medal-volunteers.html