Veteran Vancouver printer Sam Hirji has been selected to receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contributions to his community.
“This is a great honour for me and my community,” said Hirji, owner and president of Samco Printers Ltd.
He and 15 others will receive their medals from North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite at a ceremony next Sunday.
The special award celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne 60 years ago and, during the year, is being presented to outstanding Canadians “who have made a significant contribution to Canada or to their province and community.”
In addition to myriad philanthropic ventures, Hirji is active in the Ismaili community and is a proud honorary member of the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, bestowed in recognition of his many years of personal and professional support.
“Printing has always been in my family, since the days of the British Raj in India,” said Hirji, who is also listed as a Queen’s Printer.
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Ismailimail 
Most deserving citizen, who is part of the big community, and serves numerous good causes. Always ready to help, generously, and unconditionally ! He is a mensch !!
Farouk Verjee
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