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Honesty is the best policy

By Kristin Woods

Recipients of 2005 DND/CF Ombudsman Commendations display their awards. Back row (from left to right) Maj Louis St-Laurent, Chief of Maritime Staff VAdm Bruce MacLean, CPO2 Allan Walker, Minister of National Defence Bill Graham, Clément Laforce and Ombudsman Andre Marin. Front row (from left to right) Anne Pennington, David Eisenhaur and Annie Côté. Photo: Ron Devries
Recipients of 2005 DND/CF Ombudsman Commendations display their awards. Back row (from left to right) Maj Louis St-Laurent, Chief of Maritime Staff VAdm Bruce MacLean, CPO2 Allan Walker, Minister of National Defence Bill Graham, Clément Laforce and Ombudsman Andre Marin
Front row (from left to right) Anne Pennington, David Eisenhaur and Annie Côté.

Honesty is the best policy, just ask PSP Manager Annie Côté, from 3 Wing Bagotville. Honesty is one of the exceptional qualities that helped lead Annie to the 2005 DND/CF Ombudsman's award ceremony on Parliament Hill.

During this ceremony, Annie accepted the Commendation for Ethics from Ombudsman André Martin. "This honour does my heart good," says Annie, as she accepted her award. "I consider it a privilege to be part of this team, to work with the wonderful people of the Canadian Forces."

Annie approaches her position at 3 Wing with dedication and integrity. These qualities, amongst many others, encouraged the Commander and his staff to present her candidature.

Commendation for Ethics is awarded to individuals who are nominated by either the public, or by members of the DND/CF community. The nominees are people who demonstrate fairness, and make a contribution to the well-being of their community

Congratulations to Annie, for her well-deserved award.