Jennifer Bennett

For the subject of a British political controversy, see War of Jennifer's Ear.

Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett CMM CD
Allegiance	Canada
Branch	Royal Canadian Navy / Canadian Forces Maritime Command
Service years	1976–2019
Rank	Rear-Admiral
Commands	Chief of Reserves and Cadets (2011–2015) Commander of the Naval Reserve (2007–2011) HMCS Malahat (1995-1998)

Rear-Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM , CD is a retired Canadian Forces Naval Reserve officer. In 2011, she served as Chief of Reserves and Cadets. As such, she was the highest ranking reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces and the most senior woman in the Royal Canadian Navy. ^{[1] [2]} She served as commanding officer of HMCS Malahat from 1995 to 1998, and as Commander of the Naval Reserve from 2007 to 2011. ^[3] She was named as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women in 2011. ^[4]

Honours

In 2004, Bennett was appointed an Officer of the Order of Military Merit (OMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility". ^[5] In 2012, she promoted to Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) in recognition of "outstanding meritorious service and demonstrated leadership in duties of great responsibility". ^{[5] [6]}

In June 2015, Bennett was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree by the University of Alberta. ^[1]

Awards and decorations

Bennett's personal awards and decorations include the following:

Ribbon	Description	Notes
	Order of Military Merit (CMM)	Appointed Commander (CMM) on 17 October 2012 [7] Appointed Officer (OMM) on 29 September 2004 [8]
	125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal	Decoration awarded in 1992
	Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal	Decoration awarded in 2002 [9] Canadian version
	Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal	Decoration awarded in 2012 [10] Canadian version
	Canadian Forces' Decoration (CD)	with three Clasp for 42 years of service

CDS Commendation

References

1. Lingley, Scott (9 June 2015). "Trailblazing naval commander receives honorary degree". University of Alberta. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
2. "Canadian Forces welcomes first female admiral as Chief, Reserves and Cadets". The Hamilton Spectator. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
3. "Rear-Admiral Bennett J.J. , OMM, CD" (PDF) (pdf). Retrieved 9 May 2016.
4. "Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women". George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
5. "Rear-Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM, CD" (PDF). Sister Leadership. 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
6. "Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony". The Governor General of Canada. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
7. "The Governor General of Canada List". Gouvernment of Canada.
8. "The Governor General of Canada List". Gouvernment of Canada.
9. "The Queen Golden Jubilee Medal List". The Governor General of Canada.
10. "The Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal List". The Governor General of Canada.

Military offices
Preceded by Bob Blakely	Commander of the Naval Reserve 2007 to 2011	Succeeded by David W. Craig
Preceded by	Chief of Reserves and Cadets 2011 to 2015	Succeeded by P.J. Bury