Richard M. Wise Awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Montreal, November 13, 2012 ---- Richard M. Wise, Valuation and Litigation Support Partner in MNP’s Montreal office, has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He received this honour in recognition of his 35 years of leadership in the field of business valuation, garnering international recognition, as well as his dedicated service to the community and to Canada.

The Medal was created to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne. This Medal, awarded by the Queen, and presented by her representative His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, “honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.”

Richard was also the recipient of the Commemorative Medal for the 125^th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in 1992. Presented by the Governor General, this medal was awarded to Canadians in recognition of “significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada”.

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