Order of Yukon information and nomination forms, in French and English, are now available online at www.commissioner.gov.yk.ca. Paper copies are also available at 412 Main Street in Whitehorse. Contact 867-667-5121 or email commissioner@gov.yk.ca for more information.
The Order of Yukon was established in 2018 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement and made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of Yukon and its residents.
It is my pleasure to announce that we are now accepting nominations for exceptional Yukoners who have contributed to our beautiful territory. It will be my honour, as Chancellor of the Order of Yukon, to welcome the first inductees in the new year.
Angélique Bernard, Commissioner of Yukon and Chancellor of the Order of Yukon
Quick Facts
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The Order of Yukon is part of the Canadian Order of Precedence of Orders, Decorations and Medals.
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The first-ever public ceremony for the Order of Yukon will take place at the Commissioner’s New Year’s Levee on January 1, 2020, at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.
Contact
Patricia O’Brien
Communications, Office of the Commissioner
867-456-6548
Commissioners.Office@gov.yk.ca
News release #:
19-113
