Recipients of the 2025 CCG Prix d’Excellence
November 18, 2025 – Defence Stories
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Each year, the Prix d’Excellence has been awarded to Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) employees to celebrate their outstanding achievements and recognize their hard work, dedication, and impact. It is a celebration of the passion, commitment, and excellence that drives our community.
This year, on October 29, the CCG proudly recognized 29 individuals for their exemplary contributions to the organization in a national hybrid ceremony. The event was co-hosted by David Musseau, Director General, Operational Personnel and Judith Mailhot, Manager, Outreach and Recruitment. We were especially honoured to welcome Department of National Defence Deputy Minister Stefanie Beck and our Commissioner Mario Pelletier, who presented these prestigious awards.
The ceremony also marked two special milestones: Deputy Minister Beck’s first visit to our CCG headquarters and the presentation of an Exemplary Service Medal Second Bar to the Commissioner, in recognition of his 40 years of service.
Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all of the recipients.
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From left to right: Mario Pelletier, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard and Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister, National Defence.
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From left to right: Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister, National Defence; Stephen Skoblikowskyj; Leslie Cheeseman; Andrea Varriano; and Mario Pelletier, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard.
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From left to right: Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister, National Defence; Valérie Hébert; and Mario Pelletier, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard.
Recipients of the 2025 CCG Prix d’Excellence
Marc Thibault Outstanding Career in CCG
Ryan Braidwood – Western Region
People Management Excellence
Randy Morford – Western Region
Excellence in Service Delivery (external)
Philip Walker – Atlantic Region
Excellence in Service Delivery (internal)
Initial Service Entry Training Development Team:
- Bennett Light – Western Region
- Bruce Wilson – Western Region
- Cara Bespflug – Western Region
- Diana Belton – Western Region
- Paul Barrett – Western Region
- Trent Tabor – Western Region
- Tyler Brand – Western Region
Values in the Workplace – Wellbeing in the Workplace
Emilie Broomfield – Atlantic Region
Values in the Workplace – Employment Equity and Diversity
Brenda Panipakoocho – Arctic Region
Values in the Workplace – Accessibility
Moira Burhoe – Atlantic Region
Excellence in Policy
Fleet Renewal Planning Team:
- Andrea Varriano – National Capital Region
- Basema Nemeh – National Capital Region
- Carissa Hall – National Capital Region
- Erin Kinzie – National Capital Region
- Jillian Steeves – National Capital Region
- Ketevan Tadiashvili – National Capital Region
- Leslie Cheeseman – National Capital Region
- Simon Brunet – National Capital Region
- Stephen Skoblikowskyj – National Capital Region
Excellence in Administrative Services
Daina Silk – Central Region
Rising Star
Valérie Hébert – National Capital Region
Unsung Heroes
Sylvain Tremblay – Central Region
Designated Senior Officers, Key Remote Bases, CCG ITS MCI
- Chris Devries – Central Region
- Danny Ruest – Central Region
- Éric Duhaime – Central Region
- Jacob Barkley – Central Region