The Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery

The medal of bravery is awarded to individuals who have risked their life in the past three years protecting the life or property of others.

Deadline to submit nominations is May 1 each year.

For more information about the nomination process, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Nomination forms:

Nova Scotia Bravery Award Nomination Form (PDF)
Médaille de la bravoure de la Nouvelle-Écosse Formulaire de mise en candidature (PDF)

2016 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery Award Recipients

Premier McNeil stands with recipients Karl Curtis (husband of the late Anne Curtis), Nicole Foran and Jerry Spargo, and Hugh Laurence, chair of the advisory committee.

Left to right: Premier Stephen McNeil, Karl Curtis (husband of the late Anne Curtis), Nicole Foran and Jerry Spargo, and Hugh Laurence, chair of the advisory committee. Read their stories of courage.

For inquiries about the nomination process please contact us.