Hong Kong Watch Chair of Trustees awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for exceptional human rights work

Hong Kong Watch is delighted to announce that our co-founder and Chair of Trustees, Aileen Calverley, has been honored with the distinguished King Charles III Coronation Medal in Canada. This prestigious award was presented to Mrs Calverley by Melissa Lantsman MP, Deputy Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and Patron of Hong Kong Watch.

The Coronation Medal was specifically created to mark the historic coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on 6 May 2023. It is a coveted accolade bestowed upon individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada and its communities. Crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint, this medal represents a landmark in Canadian history as the first of its kind to commemorate a coronation.

Mrs Calverley’s remarkable contributions to Canadian society have earned her this recognition. Her efforts in shaping positive policy outcomes related to protecting fundamental freedoms and defending human rights in Hong Kong have been exemplary. She regularly advocates for these causes in the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa and the US Congress in Washington, DC, amplifying the voices of the Hong Kong community. Mrs Calverley has been instrumental in assisting newcomers from Hong Kong to Canada, helping them integrate and thrive in their new home.

Aileen Calverley, co-founder and Chair of Trustees of Hong Kong Watch, said:

“I am deeply honored to receive this award. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Melissa Lantsman MP for her unwavering support of the Hong Kong community and for presenting me with this medal. I wish to share this distinction with all the devoted Hong Kong Watch staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to help new Hong Kong immigrants settle in Canada, enabling them to build new lives and enrich our society. Together, we proudly call this remarkable nation our home.”

香港監察信託董事會主席Aileen Calverley獲頒查理斯三世國王加冕勳章

香港監察很高興宣布，香港監察共同創辦人兼信託董事會主席Aileen Calverley榮獲查理斯三世國王加冕勳章（King Charles III Coronation Medal）。加拿大國會議員兼官方反對黨副領袖、香港監察贊助人Melissa Lantsman MP親自向Aileen頒授這枚享有聲望的獎章 。

查理斯三世國王加冕勳章是專門為紀念2023年5月6日英皇陛下查理斯三世歷史加冕而設立的嘉獎制度，旨在表揚對加拿大及其社群有卓越貢獻的人士。勳章由皇家加拿大鑄幣廠製作，是加拿大史上首枚紀念加冕大典的獎章，具有標誌意義。

Aileen Calverley因她對加拿大社會的傑出貢獻而獲得這項殊榮。她為捍衛香港基本自由和人權而影響相關政策成果所付出的努力堪稱典範。她不時在渥太華加拿大國會和華盛頓美國國會為香港倡議，壯大香港社群的聲音。Aileen亦大力協助新移居加拿大的香港人，幫助他們融入新家園並茁壯發展。

香港監察共同創辦人兼信託董事會主席Aileen Calverley表示：

「我非常榮幸能夠獲得這項殊榮。我衷心感謝國會議員Melissa Lantsman MP從不間斷支持香港社群，並感謝她向我頒授這枚獎章。我希望與所有盡心盡責的香港監察職員和義工分享這項榮譽，他們孜孜不倦地幫助香港新移民在加拿大定居，讓他們能夠建立新生活並充實加拿大社會。我們一起自豪地稱這個非凡國家為我們的家。」