Ester has received the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal on June 23 2016.

Esther B, M.S.M., Williamstown, Ontario
Esther has been the driving force behind the Quilt of Belonging, a work of art consisting of 263 unique, 11-inch fabric squares that represent the Indigenous peoples and immigrant cultures woven into Canada’s heritage. Handcrafted by hundreds of volunteers, the Quilt has traveled from coast to coast to coast, delivering its message of diversity and belonging.

About the Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
The Meritorious Service Decorations are separated into military and civil divisions, with two levels each: a cross and a medal. Created in 1991, the Civil Division recognizes individuals who have performed an exceptional deed or activity that brought honour to their community or to Canada. For more information or to nominate a deserving Canadian, visit www.merit.gg.ca.