Awards

HCol Michelle Douglas 33nd Vimy Award Laureate 2025

Since 1992, the Vimy Award has honoured Canadians who have strengthened our nation’s defence, security, and democratic values. Named for the bravery shown at Vimy Ridge in 1917, it has traditionally recognized military leaders, diplomats, and public servants. This year, the Conference of Defence Associations Institute presents the Vimy Award to Michelle Douglas—whose battlefield was not combat, but conscience.

Captain Nichola Goddard Award – Laureate Announcement 2024

Captain Nichola Goddard Award Laureate Announcement. The Captain Nichola Goddard Leadership Award was created to recognize and honour a young Canadian innovator and trailblazer who has made an inspiring early or mid-career contribution to Canadian security and defence. The Captain Nichola Goddard award is about remembering the leadership qualities of Nichola Goddard, her character and her vibrant spirit. The award is intended to celebrate modern soldiers who live and succeed by the same values that Nichola demonstrated including; inclusivity, commitment, courage, and valour. The Captain Nichola Goddard award is about remembering the leadership qualities of Nichola Goddard, her character and her vibrant spirit and is intended to celebrate those who break barriers every day, and who live and succeed by the same values that Nichola demonstrated: inclusivity, commitment, courage, and valour.

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