Special Olympics Northwest Territories: King Charles III Coronation Medal Honourees

The King Charles III Coronation Medal celebrates Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to their communities—and this year, several remarkable individuals from the Special Olympics Northwest Territories community were among those honoured.

From program builders and longtime volunteers to passionate advocates and athlete leaders, each recipient has helped grow the movement across the province and championed the values of inclusion, empowerment, and civic service.

Below, we invite you to learn more about the Special Olympics Northwest Territories recipients and their incredible contributions to building a more inclusive Canada.

Grant Marriott

Grant Marriott is a decades-long volunteer in the Special Olympics Northwest Territories chapter. Joining our movement in 1993—only one year after he himself moved to Yellowknife—has served as Board Member, Vice President, and Team Manager during his volunteer career. He was also Chef de Mission for multiple National Summer and Winter Games.

He is also known for ensuring that important annual activities such as fundraisers and athlete award events would go smoothly. 

Val Braden

Val Braden is a treasurer for the Special Olympics Northwest Territories chapter, and she has been supporting the organization for decades. Val was acknowledged as Special Olympics’ Volunteer of the Year by the NWT Parliament during an official government hearing. Val has supported her husband Bill—himself a retired member of the Legislative Assembly representing Yellowknife—through decades of artistic ventures, including the recent publishing of his book.