On Thursday, October 10, 2024, within the Senate of Canada, Boisbriand resident Dimitris Ilias was honored in a special ceremony. Senator Leo Housakos awarded Dimitris Ilias, a renowned lyric singer and music director, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, a distinction bestowed by command of the King and on behalf of the Governor General of Canada.
Senator Housakos, who nominated Ilias for this honor, praised his tireless dedication to bringing music into the lives of children across Canada, always with humility and a commitment to musical education. “Their devotion to enriching children’s lives through music is unmatched,” the senator stated during the ceremony.
Dimitris Ilias expressed his deep gratitude for the award: ” I feel deeply honored by this recognition and sincerely thank Senator Leo Housakos, who has supported and encouraged us in our efforts for nearly 15 years to bring music to the lives of so many children in our community and beyond.”
The Coronation Medal was created to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023, marking the first Canadian commemorative medal for a coronation. Managed by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, 30,000 medals will be awarded to individuals who have significantly contributed to their communities or brought honor to Canada through remarkable achievements.
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Designed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority and produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, the medal features, on one side, an image of King Charles III at his coronation, while the reverse displays the Royal Monogram and the inscription “VIVAT REX” (Long Live the King).
