Bradford McIntyre Honoured With
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

The Diamond Jubilee Medal is awarded to Bradford McIntyre for excellence in the field of HIV/AIDS, in Canada

November 2012

Photo: Bradford McIntyre, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, pinned by Dr. Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Health (medal presenter on behalf of the Government of Canada), at the Canadian AIDS Society's 5th Annual World AIDS Day Gala, at the Chateau Cartier, Gatineau, Quebec
November 27, 2012.

Bradford McIntyre is a recipient of The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and he has been honoured with this distinction for his exemplary work and service in the field of HIV/AIDS in Canada.

On November 27, 2012, Bradford McIntyre was among 22 Canadians awarded the distinct honor of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, for excellence in the field of HIV/AIDS in Canada. The Diamond Jubilee Medal ceremony was held at the Canadian AIDS Society's 5th Annual World AIDS Day Gala, at the Chateau Cartier, Gatineau, Quebec. Diamond Jubilee Medals were pinned by Dr. Colin Carrie, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Health. (medal presenter on behalf of the Government of Canada).

Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals for excellence in the field of HIV/AIDS at CAS' World AIDS Day gala on Tuesday, November 27.

(back row left to right): Richard Elliott, Dr. Jacqueline Gahagan, Bob Leahy, Louis-Marie Gagnon, Karen Plater, David Hoe, Darien Taylor, Monique Doolittle-Romas, Maria Mac Intosh, Dr. Brian Conway
(middle row left to right): Dr. Ted Myers, Randy Jackson, Bradford McIntyre, Denise Becker, Deborah Warren, Brian Huskins, Albert McNutt, Doris Peltier, Dr. Colin Carrie (medal presenter on behalf of the Government of Canada/présenteur des médailles au nom du gouvernement du Canada), Enrico Mandarino,
Colleen Elizabeth Price
(front row seated left to right): May McQueen, Mary Elizabeth Paul
Photo by Cynthia Münster for the Canadian AIDS Scoiety

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal honours Canadians for their outstanding service and contributions to Canada. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was created to mark the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accession to the throne.
The design of The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was developed by the Canadian Heraldic Authority and approved by Her Majesty The Queen. The medal is manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint.
The obverse depicts an image of the Sovereign, in whose name the medal is bestowed. The reverse marks the 60th-or 'diamond'-anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The anniversary is expressed by the central diamond shape, by the background composed of a pattern of diamonds, and by the two dates, 1952 and 2012. The maple leaves refer to Canada, while the Latin motto VIVAT REGINA means "Long live The Queen!"
The ribbon uses a new arrangement of the blue, red and white colours found in the 1953 Coronation Medal, the 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal, and the 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal.

Certificate - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal: Bradford McIntyre, By Command of Her Majesty The Queen, the Diamond Jubilee Medal is presented to you in commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty's Accession to the Throne and in recognition of your contributions to Canada. Signed: David Johnston, Governor General of Canada

Bio read (and displayed on the screen) as Bradford McIntyre was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In 2003, nearly ten years after publicly announcing that he was living with HIV, Bradford launched his website Positively Positive - Living with HIV/AIDS . Nearly 3 decades after his diagnosis, Bradford continues to share his message of positive living with HIV and is a dedicated advocate for enhancing awareness about HIV/AIDS.

Bradford McIntyre was among 30 award recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals that have been given to the Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) to honor those Canadians who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to HIV/AIDS work.

Denise Becker
Adrian Betts
Jay Browne
Dr. Brian Conway
Monique Doolittle-Romas
Richard Elliott
Louis Marie Gagnon
Jacqueline Gahagan
David Hoe
Brian Huskins

Randy Jackson
Jim Kane
Bob Leahy
Roger Leclerc
Maria Mac Intosh
Bradford McIntyre
Enrico Mandarino
Gerry McConnery
Albert McNutt
May McQueen

Dr. Julio Montaner
Dr. Ted Myers
Diane Nielsen
Mary Elizabeth Paul
Doris Peltier
John Plater (posthumous)
Colleen Elizabeth Price
Darien Taylor
Deborah Warren
Lyle Watling

About Bradford McIntyre
A long time survivor living with HIV since 1984, Bradford McIntyre announced publicly on national TV, on the Dini Petty Show, World AIDS Day, December 1, 1994; that he was living with HIV.

Bradford's story of strong, local presence and international activism inspires and gives hope to countless people. For over 18 years, he has been involved creating HIV and AIDS awareness, volunteering his time and energy participating in HIV/AIDS causes through all venues: television, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews, documentaries, conferences, seminars, and local, national and international speaking engagements. In 2003, Bradford plunged into internet technology and successfully launched his personal website Bradford McIntyre Positively Positive Living with HIV/AIDS to further educate people and disseminate information worldwide. He collaborates with individuals, groups and organizations throughout the world.
Bradford advocates daily to raise the profile of HIV and AIDS awareness.

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