For the past 30 years, the Conference of Defence Associations (CDA) Institute has awarded each year the Vimy Award to exceptional Canadians to recognize their efforts in the quest for peace and democratic values. The 2023 Vimy Award goes to Jacqueline O’Neill, Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security for her remarkable contribution to democracy, security and defence!
In this article, we dive into the award’s significance. We also showcase the Ambassador’s pivotal role as a thought leader driving progress for the women, peace, and security agenda within diverse organizations for Global Affairs Canada (GAC).