Former Delta school district superintendent Steve Cardwell received a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal last month for his service to the public education system in B.C.
"It's certainly an honour to be recognized in this way. I always feel in these circumstances, I'm representing so many other people that work so hard to make a difference in education in particular," Cardwell said. "I work hard but I know that many, many other people work hard to support teaching and learning and to support all our students."
He was with the district from 1991 to 2009, holding various positions before becoming superintendent in 2007.
Cardwell, who lives in Tsawwassen, is currently the Vancouver school district superintendent.
In the last two years he has served as president of B.C. School Superintendents' Association, the Ministry of Education Capital Advisory Planning Committee, B.C.
Council on Admissions and Transfer, Technology Education and Careers Council as well as other provincial committees, according to a news release.
He received the medal along with recently retired superintendent Anne Cooper and teacher Laura Verhoeven.
"Anne, Laura and Steve epitomize the sacrifice and dedication the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal represents, and I am very honoured to present them this award. Their contributions to our education system have been phenomenal, and I thank them for their service," Education Minister Don McRae said in the release.
The Diamond Jubilee Medal marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne and honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.
