Accession Number

2007.012.004a-c

Description

a. bronze medal; b. teak stand; c. acrylic holder. This Award of Merit was presented to Mr. Nesbitt "For outstanding contribution to the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations".

Narrative

This is one of several items in this accession previously owned by the donor’s uncle, the late James K. Nesbitt, founding President of The Society for the Preservation and Maintenance of Craigdarroch Castle (The Castle Society). They demonstrate Mr. Nesbitt’s interest in history and heritage conservation and the honors bestowed upon him for his work.

 Before his death, Mr. Nesbitt described his work on the 1971 Centennial celebrations with Bruce Davies, who was then a Tour Guide at Craigdarroch Castle. Mr. Nesbitt told Bruce that he was greatly criticized by government bureaucrats over his organization of a major banquet at the Empress Hotel. Nesbitt strongly objected to the notion of a 'head table' for dignitaries at this banquet. He was adamant that there should not be one, and he won the argument.

History of Use

Presented to Mr. Nesbitt, for his contribution to the Centennial '71 celebrations. The award was held by Mr. Nesbitt until his death iin 1981, at which time it became the property of his nephew, the donor.

Date

1971

Dimensions

12.5 cm

Material

Metal, bronze; Wood, teak; Plastic, acrylic

Technique

Cast; Turned

Inscription

J.K. Nesbitt
For outstanding contribution to the British Columbia Centennial '71 celebrations

Country of Origin

Canada