Nominations are now open for the 2025 Saskatchewan Order of Merit, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the order.
"This is the highest honour Saskatchewan bestows on citizens," Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty said in a press release.
"Past recipients have made remarkable contributions to the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of our province and our people. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this prestigious Order, I encourage everyone to consider nominating worthy individuals in your community."
Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit was created to celebrate the excellence and achievement of Saskatchewan citizens.
In the 40 years since its founding, 282 individuals have been invested with the Order for their contributions to fields such as business, agriculture, industry, community leadership, public service, art and volunteering.
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is recognized in the Canadian Honours System, and as such, members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters S.O.M.
To be eligible, nominees must be current or former long-term residents of Saskatchewan.
Nominations can be submitted by individuals or groups, but the nomination can only be for an individual, not an organization.
Posthumous nominations are accepted within one year of an individual's date of death.
The recipients of the 2025 Saskatchewan Order of Merit will be invested with the medal by the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony next year.
Nominations will be accepted until November 30, 2024. Online nominations are encouraged, but nominations will also be accepted by mail, courier, or in-person.
For more information on the Order or to nominate someone for the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, visit: saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.