Cathy English, Revelstoke Museum & Archives (RMA) curator was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal Wednesday, Feb. 19 in a ceremony during the Canadian Museums Association’s Museum Studies Symposium, hosted in Victoria.
The event recognized individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada’s museum community during their time. Nominated by Laura VanZant, RMR assistant curator, English’s win highlighted her career in supporting heritage conservation and restoration efforts.
“We are glad to see Cathy being recognized for her role in preserving Revelstoke’s history,” VanZant told Revelstoke Mountaineer. Eligible candidates for the medal must have made a “significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada,” the federal government said on the official page for the award.
English was also celebrated by Revelstoke when she was awarded the 2024 Business Excellence Award Employee of the Year for her work at the museum. Both awards were from community nominations, and English took the time to thank VanZant for the Coronation nomination.
“I may have pretended to be annoyed at first but I am actually very touched,” English shared on socials.
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