The Symons Medal: Twenty Years of Reflection on an Evolving Canada
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Symons Medal: Twenty Years of Reflection on an Evolving Canada
By (Author) Harvey Sawler
Introduction by The Honourable Bob Rae
University of Ottawa Press
University of Ottawa Press
20th November 2024
Canada
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Pan-nationalism
Social groups, communities and identities
Political science and theory
Physical Properties
Hardback
112
Width 279mm, Height 216mm
Description
The Symons Medal Twenty Years of Reflection on an Evolving Canada describes the origin and purpose of The Symons Medal since its inception in 2004, presenting biographical information, relevant quotations and photographs of the medals 27 recipients. The medal is awarded each year by the Confederation Centre of the Arts to recognize and honour Canadians who have made special and outstanding contributions to life in Canada. Symons Medal recipients are invited to deliver a lecture on the state of Canada's confederation with reference to their expertise, field, and body of work. The intent is that this award and lecture help stimulate public discourse across the country.
Author Bio
With The Symons Medal, Harvey Sawler has written 18 fiction and non-fiction books, covering the spectrum on celebrity, business, crime, travel, and entertainment. He is the former Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Confederation Centre of the Arts, and in 2014, authored the Centres 50th anniversary commemorative book, The Centre for All Canadians Five Decades of Inspiration and Excellence. Over 51 years, he has written hundreds of articles and stories for newspapers, magazines and digital media forms, and he is a leading Canadian tourism consultant.
