As you may recall, at the 2025 Annual Member’s Meeting the College announced the upcoming launch of a customized challenge coin to celebrate our 25th anniversary of becoming a regulatory college.
Coins as a symbol of military heritage first emerged in ancient Rome, and had a resurgence in World War I. According to a popular story, an American pilot stripped of his identification was able to prove his allegiances with a bronze medallion sporting his squadron insignia. This began the tradition to always carry one’s medallion or coin and to challenge others to prove it. The challenge coin has expanded past its military roots, becoming a symbol of honour, teamwork and camaraderie in various disciplines. Coins may be awarded for specific achievements, such as outstanding service. They may also be used to commemorate special events or anniversaries, or as general tokens of membership within communities.
These anniversary challenge coins are now live on our website. You can access an order form on our public website homepage, or under Member Resources in the member site. From there, you may order up to eight coins at a time. Anyone interested in ordering quantities greater than this are encouraged to contact the College directly.
If you have any questions or feedback about the challenge coins, please reach out to us at communications@ABparamedics.com.