COLONEL JOHN GARDAM LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO GENERAL (RETIRED) WALTER NATYNCZYK, CMM MSC CD, AT THE CDA/CDA INSTITUTE OTTAWA CONFERENCE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
COLONEL JOHN GARDAM LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO GENERAL (RETIRED) WALTER NATYNCZYK, CMM MSC, CD, AT THE 2017 CDA/CDA INSTITUTE OTTAWA CONFERENCE ON SECURITY AND DEFENCE
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
2017 COLONEL JOHN GARDAM AWARD PRESENTATION
"It is an honour and a privilege to work alongside General (Retired) Walter Natynczyk, who today is receiving the Colonel Gardam Lifetime Achievement designation. Throughout his career in the military and most recently as Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, General Natynczyk has consistently exhibited a rare standard of professionalism, skill and initiative. He has dedicated his entire career in service to Canadians, making him truly deserving of this award."
– The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
“The Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) is delighted to again support the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP) in their announcement of the second recipient of the Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award.”
"General Natynczyk, through his life–long dedication to the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Space Agency and now Veterans Affairs Canada epitomizes the type of leader – thoughtful, caring, effective communicator, team-builder, and persistent - that is needed to deal with the complex challenges in our world. Established in 1932 as a nonpartisan, independent and not–for–profit advocacy organisation to study the problems of security and defence and to promote the efficiency and well-being of Canada’s Armed Forces, the CDA is honoured to stand in support of this recognition of General Natynczyk for his outstanding work.”
"As both a senior military leader and as Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, General Walter Natynczyk sets a high standard in not only the completion of formal responsibilities, but also as an advocate for veterans and their families. General Natynczyk’s passion and active leadership serves as a remarkable example for Canadians, and it is an honour to recognize this fact with the presentation of the Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award.”
– Mr. Stéphane Ouellette, President and CEO, MNCTP, and Founder/President, Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award Institute
OTTAWA, TODAY — Mr. Stéphane Ouellette, President and CEO, the Merchant Navy Commemorative Theme Project (MNCTP), and Executive Director of the Colonel Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award was proud to announce the second recipient of this award presented to General (retired) Walter Natynczyk, CMM MSC CD, at the 2017 CDA/CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence.
The first time recipient of the Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Vice–Admiral Ron Buck, RCN (Ret’d), former Chief of the Maritime Staff, and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, at the 2015 CDA/CDA Institute Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence.
Mr. Ouellette created the Colonel Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize excellence in character, loyalty, and outstanding meritorious military service to Queen and country. It is intended to pay tribute to our gallant sailors, soldiers, airmen, and airwomen that are the very heart and soul of the people, and the spirit of nations. With an aim of highlighting and showcasing the remarkable achievements and continuing accomplishments of our men and women in uniform, this award stands as an official and lasting thank you to those who place their lives in danger in the defence of their country.
This award was named after Colonel John Alan Gardam, O.C., O.M.M., M.S.M., C.D. (Ret'd). Colonel Gardam spent a lifetime serving Canada and Canadian Veterans. Among his many achievements, Colonel Gardam was awarded the Order of Canada, by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada in 2012. Colonel Gardam was also named to the Honourary Board of Governors of the MNCTP.
The late Colonel John Alan Gardam, OC, OMM, MSM, CD, first enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces, Regular Force, as a trooper in the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) Regiment in 1951. This Award was created to perpetuate his outstanding legacy service to Canada and to piece throughout the world entire.
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Colonel John Gardam Lifetime Achievement Award Institute
Stéphane Ouellette
Founder/President
E-mail: ouellettes@rogers.com
