Order of Polaris | |
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Awarded by Yukon Transportation Hall of Fame | |
Type | Order |
Eligibility | Any Canadian citizen, preference to residents of Yukon |
Awarded for | Individuals, groups or associations whose contributions to aviation include meritorious service in Yukon |
Status | Currently awarded |
Statistics | |
First induction | 1973 |
The Order of Polaris is awarded by the Government of Yukon's Transportation Hall of Fame for meritorious service in Yukon in the field of aviation.[1][2]
The Order of Polaris was created by the Government of Yukon in 1973, to honour members of the Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, especially those who flew over Yukon. The medal and scroll were presented by the Commissioner of Yukon (or designate) at a ceremony at the Transportation Hall of Fame in Whitehorse. This medal is not part of the Canadian Honours System; an official Yukon honour, the Order of Yukon, was established in 2018.