Morag Carter, executive director of the Trail Skills Centre, has been awarded the King’s Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and dedication to her community, province, and country.
Under Carter’s guidance, the Skills Centre spearheaded a $6.5 million project over three years, purchasing and renovating two downtown Trail buildings.
The ambitious initiative transformed their new office into the city’s most sustainable and accessible space.
Despite receiving the prestigious medal, Carter emphasized that the recognition belonged to everyone who contributed to the project.
“Our vision for this building was simple and yet profound. We wanted to invest in Trail and to show that a solid local investment could also benefit the region,” she said. “We wanted to create a space that was warm and welcoming and available to share with other not for profits, community groups and residents.”
Since the Skills Centre focuses on helping Kootenay and Boundary residents build their careers, Carter said it was essential that the renovation itself created local jobs and opportunities.
“I’m happy to report that we achieved all of our goals,” she added. “It is projects like these, employing local talent, using as many made-in-Canada products as possible to enhance community assets that make us resilient.”
Carter received the medal from South Okanagan—West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings during a ceremony in Castlegar on March 4.
The Skills Centre, a non-profit organization, supports rural and industrial communities in B.C. by providing workforce skills training, social development programs, and poverty reduction initiatives.
Through its efforts, the nonprofit fosters a strong, skilled, and engaged community.
