# Jennifer Bennett

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For the subject of a British political controversy, see [War of Jennifer's Ear](/source/War_of_Jennifer's_Ear).

[Rear-Admiral](/source/Rear-Admiral#Canada) **Jennifer J. Bennett**, is a retired [Canadian Forces Naval Reserve](/source/Canadian_Forces_Naval_Reserve) officer. In 2011, she served as [Chief of Reserves and Cadets](/source/Chief_of_Reserves_and_Cadets). As such, she was the highest ranking reservist in the [Canadian Armed Forces](/source/Canadian_Armed_Forces) and the most senior woman in the [Royal Canadian Navy](/source/Royal_Canadian_Navy).[1][2] She served as [commanding officer](/source/Commanding_officer) of [HMCS *Malahat*](/source/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](/source/Order_of_Military_Merit_(Canada)) (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](/source/Honorary_degree) [Doctor of Laws](/source/Doctor_of_Laws) (LLD) degree by the [University of Alberta](/source/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"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160424152420/https://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-and-events/newsarticles/2015/june/trailblazing-naval-commander-receives-honorary-degree). *University of Alberta*. Archived from [the original](https://uofa.ualberta.ca/news-and-events/newsarticles/2015/june/trailblazing-naval-commander-receives-honorary-degree) on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Canadian Forces welcomes first female admiral as Chief, Reserves and Cadets"](http://www.thespec.com/news-story/2206985-canadian-forces-welcomes-first-female-admiral-as-chief-reserves-and-cadets/). *The Hamilton Spectator*. 31 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Rear-Admiral Bennett J.J. , OMM, CD"](https://www.angelfire.com/on2/untd/JBBio.pdf) (pdf). Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women"](http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/videos/womens-executive-network-names-canadas-100-most-powerful-women). *George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight*. [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Canadian_Broadcasting_Corporation). 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Rear-Admiral Jennifer J. Bennett, CMM, CD"](https://sisterleadership.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/rear-admiral-bennett-2013-bio.pdf). *Sister Leadership*. 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony"](http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15400). *The Governor General of Canada*. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2016.

1. ["The Governor General of Canada List"](https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/150-3422). Gouvernment of Canada.

1. ["The Governor General of Canada List"](https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/150-3422). Gouvernment of Canada.

1. ["The Queen Golden Jubilee Medal List"](https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/125-4506). The Governor General of Canada.

1. ["The Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal List"](https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/126-249909). The Governor General of Canada.

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