Awards

Through the offices of appointed Provincial Representatives, the Board of Directors assesses acts of bravery in the saving of human life and grants appropriate awards. These range from testimonial certificates to bronze, silver and gold medals. The high standards of the R.C.H.A. are rigidly maintained. Gold medals are usually reserved for those deeds of bravery at the cost of the hero's life. Silver and bronze medals may be granted when the recipient has shown extraordinary disregard for personal safety in saving or attempting to save the life of another. Honorary Testimonials are certificates awarded for a rescue attempt where the risk is not as great.

Honorary Testimonial: Is awarded to those who show presence of mind during the rescue, however the attempt has negligible danger to the rescuer.

Bronze Medal: Is awarded to those involved in a noteworthy rescue. There is usually a fair amount of risk or danger associated with the rescue.

Silver Medal: Awarded to individuals who engage in a meritorious rescue, where significant danger is involved. Typically the rescuer is injured during the attempt.

Gold Medal: Presented for an extraordinary rescue or attempt to rescue, usually costing the rescuer's life or causing them great physical harm. The danger level involved is usually extreme.

Nominations:

Should you wish to nominate an individual, or a group of rescuers, who have performed a rescue within the last 14 months please "Contact Us".