After forgoing its two top awards last year due to the pandemic, the Ontario Numismatic Association (ONA) returned to form with its annual convention this spring. At the ONA’s April 1 awards banquet, held on the convention’s second of three days, President Sean Sinclair and other officials recognized some of the association’s roughly 260 members and 50 chapter clubs. Among the 2023 awards was the ONA’s highest honour, the Award of Merit, which went to long-time official Lisa McPherson, the association’s current second vice-president and former secretary. “Although her interest in numismatics has grown within the last number of years, she has been very active, and her presence and commitment have always been strong and positive,” said Sinclair, who called her “one of the few on an important list of people who, almost immediately after joining a club, jumped in and helps whenever with whatever may be required.” Continue reading →
From left to right: Ontario Numismatic Association (ONA) President Sean Sinclair awards Lisa McPherson the 2023 Award of Merit alongside fellow ONA official Len Trakalo.
