COCHIN — Cochin resident Daryl Wright has received the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award.
The national awards honour the contributions of those who prepare for and confront severe weather events and other emergencies in Canada.
He was nominated by Meadow Lake Tribal Council for his work in developing an Indigenous centred framework for emergency management. Wright has championed the north through numerous significant emergencies including full community evacuations, COVID-19 pandemic response, washouts, significant floods and plow winds.
Recognized in the category of “significant contribution,” Wright is among representing individuals and groups who were recognized for excellence in their respective fields. These include leaders from Indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, youth, academia and professional associations, as well as emergency management professionals and volunteers at all levels of government.
This is the first year that recipients from all jurisdictions across Canada were honoured with this award.
Harjit S. Sajjan, president of the King's Privy Council for Canada and minister of Emergency Preparedness, along with Sherry Romanado, parliamentary secretary to the president of the King's Privy Council for Canada and minister of Emergency Preparedness, presented the .
Recognized contributions included leading important rescue operations and emergency responses, implementing public safety initiatives to enhance community readiness and innovative training programs to equip first responders and emergency management professionals with essential skills.
Award recipients are presented with a medallion featuring an emblem created by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The emblem was designed to be relevant across all disciplines, all orders of government, all hazards and all regions. Symbolism includes: protection and safety, hazards and resilience, and Canada. The emblem is included in the
