Joyce Bueckert (left) and Vivian Edwards (right) (Image credit: B.C. Government).

By Aaron Schulze

Medal of Good Citizenship

Ashcroft and 100 Mile House volunteers among the recipients of B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship

Jan 4, 2024 | 7:03 AM

ASHCROFT, B.C. — A woman in Ashcroft and a woman in 100 Mile House were one of 21 British Columbians honoured by the provincial government for community service.

In a news release issued Wednesday (Jan. 3), the B.C. government announced Vivian Edwards of Ashcroft and Joyce Bueckert of 100 Mile House received the Medal of Good Citizenship. The medal recognizes people’s generosity, service and acts of selflessness in their local areas.

Edwards’ volunteer work includes serving for multiple community groups, supporting families displaced by the 2021 wildfire in Lytton and driving Ashcroft residents who need to go to Kamloops for hospital and specialist appointments.

Buckert serves as the treasurer at the 100 Mile Hospital Auxilary, where she spends hours at the store and provides comfort items to patients. She also manages ticket sales to obtain essential equipment for the hospital.

Medal presentation ceremonies will be hosted throughout the province in early 2024.

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Nominations for the Medal of Good Citizenship are accepted year-round but submissions for the 2024 cycle must be received by April 5.

More information on Edwards and Buckert’s volunteer work can be found here.