Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending the awarding of the 2007 LG’s Medal of Distinction in Public Administration.
The award is presented annually by the 3 Ontario Regional Groups of IPAC – the Hamilton, National Capital Region and the Toronto Regional Groups – to recognize leadership and excellence in public administration in Ontario. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable David C. Onley presented the award to Gwen Boniface, the retired Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police in a special ceremony in the LG’s suite at Queen’s Park.
Gwen has worked in policing for more than 30 years, beginning as a constable in Downsview. She has a law degree from Osgoode Hall and held a variety of senior positions in the OPP, ending in 1998 with her appointment as the first female Commissioner of the 7,500 member OPP force. Gwen retired from the OPP in October 2006 and is now working in Ireland, with the Irish National Police Service. Speakers yesterday spoke about the tremendous impact she has had on policing in Canada and on her leadership in reaching out to all groups in Ontario.
Congratulations to Gwen on this well deserved award!
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