The University of Saskatchewan alumnus, who is originally from Balzac, Alta., was one of 60 notable Canadians to receive the first Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals during a special ceremony in Ottawa's Rideau Hall on February 6.
Governor General David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper hosted the first awards ceremony in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. Over the next 11 months, 60,000 Canadians will receive the special medal that recognizes award recipients' contributions and achievements in service of their fellow citizens.
"The recipients who are honoured by this medal have made Canada better," said Johnston. "Individually, they have improved the well-being of many of our communities, and together, they have helped to create a smarter, more caring nation. They represent a mosaic of individual experiences and accomplishments. Like her Majesty, they inspire others to take up the call to service."
Chalack, who is chairman of the Calgary Stampede, was chosen for his contributions to the field of animal care and to the success of Calgary's annual exposition. "As a veterinarian and a person that comes from rural roots, I think it was very meaningful and it speaks to the importance of the festival we call the greatest outdoor show on earth," Chalack told a reporter from the Calgary Herald.
Chalack was one of three Canadians inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on November 6, 2011, at the Royal Agricultural Fair in Toronto.
Brett Wilson, another U of S alumnus, also received one of Canada's first Diamond Jubilee awards. He was recognized for his "many contributions as an entrepreneur, community leader and mentor."
Read the original Calgary Herald story for more information.
Governor General David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen Harper hosted the first awards ceremony in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. Over the next 11 months, 60,000 Canadians will receive the special medal that recognizes award recipients' contributions and achievements in service of their fellow citizens.
"The recipients who are honoured by this medal have made Canada better," said Johnston. "Individually, they have improved the well-being of many of our communities, and together, they have helped to create a smarter, more caring nation. They represent a mosaic of individual experiences and accomplishments. Like her Majesty, they inspire others to take up the call to service."
Chalack, who is chairman of the Calgary Stampede, was chosen for his contributions to the field of animal care and to the success of Calgary's annual exposition. "As a veterinarian and a person that comes from rural roots, I think it was very meaningful and it speaks to the importance of the festival we call the greatest outdoor show on earth," Chalack told a reporter from the Calgary Herald.
Chalack was one of three Canadians inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame on November 6, 2011, at the Royal Agricultural Fair in Toronto.
Brett Wilson, another U of S alumnus, also received one of Canada's first Diamond Jubilee awards. He was recognized for his "many contributions as an entrepreneur, community leader and mentor."
Read the original Calgary Herald story for more information.
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