Her Worship Bev Parnham was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Honorable John Duncan, MP, at a special ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, at the District of Port Hardy. Mayor Parnham was selected as a medal recipient for her dedicated service to her peers, her community and to Canada. Medals have been awarded to notable Canadians in 2012 and 2013 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne and in recognition of their contributions to Canada.