Achievable steps for a healthy planet
PRESS RELEASE
September 10, 2024
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Project KELP founder Milian Chen was honoured to be one of the British Columbia Premier’s Recipients of The King Charles III Coronation Medal, the award was presented by B.C. Premier David Eby with B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin at the HMSC Discovery in Vancouver on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a Canadian honour established to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.
“This distinguished honour recognizes your dedication, unwavering commitment and the profound impact you have made on your communities and our province. It is a testament to the respect and admiration you have earned,” said B.C. Premier David Eby in a news release.
“I am deeply honoured to receive the medal and encouraged to continue initiatives that promote everyday sustainability we all can do!” said Milian Chen.
Project KELP will continue the projects started and planned, and Milian will expand the reach of Project KELP this fall when she begins her university journey at Stanford University.
King Charles III Coronation Medal
The Coronation Medal, a Canadian honour created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, was launched by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.
King Charles III Coronation Medal, The Governor General of Canada
https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal
Press Releases from Government of BC
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024IGRS0037-001370
Backgrounder about the recipients in BC
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files BKGR_Premiers_Recipients_Coronation_Medal_2024.pdf
Milian Chen
Founder of Project KELP, a current student at Stanford University and a graduate of University Hill Secondary in Vancouver, who loves animals and cares deeply for the environment. She is also the founder and first president of Sustainable Everyday Club (UHill SEC) at her high school. This curiosity for the natural world began when she was little, leafing through animal encyclopedias and watching all the Sir David Attenborough documentaries. She also writes stories and poetry at other times. Milian is a passionate animal-lover, writer, and most importantly a budding conservationist.
Connect with Milian and Project KELP
Instagram: @project.kelp
About Project KELP
Project KELP (Keep Ecosystem Life Protected) was created in 2022 through the Ocean Wise Youth to Sea program along with the funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Service Corps. With a vision to introduce everyday sustainability to the public and a mission to show how simple incorporating sustainability into life is, Project KELP shows how we can all do our part to save the planet. If we act now, all generations will be able to see the success of our actions and change can be enacted in the present. With aims that align with and promote the awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we can all be stronger together. For more information, please visit us at projectkelp.com
Instagram: @project.kelp
YouTube: youtube.com/@projectkelp
Press Contacts
Milian Chen
Founder, Project KELP
contact@projectkelp.com
*Image Credits
Province of British Columbia
https://www.flickr.com/people/bcgovphotos
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