In 2016 the Yvorra Leadership Development Foundation minted its first challenge coin. A challenge coin is a small medallion that originated in the military to enhance morale and as recognition for outstanding performance and service. The tradition migrated to fire, police, and emergency management agencies.
A challenge coin is a small medallion that enhance morale and as recognition for outstanding performance and service.
The front of our challenge coin shows the Foundation’s logo, date of founding, and our website address. Each coin is numbered. Issue #1 is shown in the photo.
The obverse side of the coin shows the six primary attributes of becoming a good leader in the emergency services as determined from the opinion of our award recipients over the last three decades.
Use this link to learn more about our leadership study and to download our presentation Leaders on Leadership.
We will proudly send you one or more challenge coins for a donation of $25 per coin. This covers our production and mailing costs. Use the DONATE button, and select $25 or another amount. On the Checkout page, you’ll see an “additional note” box for you to provide us with your name and mailing address.