Medal Design

The medal design, created by Heather Coughlan, an artist from Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, was selected through a contest held in 2024. Her design was chosen for its powerful representation of the province and the perseverance of athletes. Coughlan’s design takes inspiration from the iceberg, a powerful symbol of strength, perseverance, and longevity.

The design reflects the journey of every athlete. Just as an iceberg’s foundation lies beneath the surface, an athlete’s success is built upon years of dedication, unseen effort, and weathering the storm of trials and competition. The accompanying lanyard further reinforces this narrative, wrapping the athlete in a gradient of colours—from iceberg blues to teals and natural greens—symbolizing growth, resilience, and the journey to excellence. Over 1,800 medals will be awarded during the 2025 Canada Games from August 8-25 through the Medal Program presented by Equinox Gold.
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