United Way Perth-Huron is proud to announce Executive Director Ryan Erb has been awarded with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his service to the community through United Way.
“We want to congratulate Ryan on receiving this honour,” said Keith Masterman, United Way Board Chair. “Ryan has played a key role in so many important community projects, including launching the United Housing initiative, our Connection Centres throughout Perth & Huron, and so much more. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for his service to our region.”
“We are honored to recognize Ryan, a true leader who has profoundly impacted both his colleagues and community,” added Susan Faber, Director, Resource Development and Communications. “His ability to embrace change, inspire growth, and lead with kindness, empathy and dedication sets him apart. Ryan’s leadership continues to motivate us all and we are grateful for his unwavering commitment to the well-being of those around him.”
First announced in May 2023, the King Charles III Coronation Medal is a way to recognize 30,000 outstanding individuals of all ages and from all walks of life who have made a difference in their communities. The Medal highlights themes that both King Charles III and Canadians hold dear, including service, the environment and sustainability, and our nation’s diversity.
The Medal was designed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, approved by His Majesty The King and manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint. On the obverse is a contemporary crowned effigy of His Majesty King Charles III in coronation robes, circumscribed with the inscriptions “CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX” and the word “CANADA”. The reverse bears a depiction of the Royal Cypher (the King’s monogram surmounted by the Canadian Royal Crown) with the inscriptions “6-V-2023” and “VIVAT REX” to the left and right of the Royal Cypher, respectively, all placed over the 13-point sunburst design of the Canadian Coronation emblem. The Medal is worn suspended from a ribbon of dark blue, bright red and white colours evocative of the 1902 Edward VII Coronation Medal, one of the earliest coronation medals awarded to Canadians.