Valerie Jerome | Awards & Honors for Advocacy, Athletics & Writing
Recognizing a Lifetime of Contribution
Valerie Jerome has been recognized at the local, national, and international levels for her work in athletics, public education, environmental advocacy, and literature. Her legacy spans more than six decades of impact, leadership, and service.
Selected Awards
Keith Mitchell Award
Named in honour of Keith Mitchell QC, this award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to elevating the community in which they live, and those who serve it.
King Charles III Coronation Medal
In honor of public service and lifetime contributions to Canadian society.
Vancouver Heritage Award
Awarded for civic leadership in preserving trees and urban greenery.
Canada 125 Medal (1992)
Awarded for her work to preserve the environment and advocate for sustainable communities
North Vancouver Distinguished Civic Award
Recognizing her athletic achievements and community contribution in North Vancouver.
Career Highlights
Student Civic Engagement
Under her guidance, Grade 5 students presented briefs at the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands hearings, contributing to the creation of Pacific Spirit Park.
Environmental Legislation
Community Legacy Projects
Public Infrastructure Naming
Commemorative Benches
