January 31 was a day of career recognition and reflection for a pair of Moose Jaw Police officers. 

Sgt. Trish Seman and Cpl. Kevin Pilsworth received the Lieutenant Governor's Protective Services Medal for 20 years of "exemplary service."  According to the government's website, the Protective Services Medal was established in 2003 to honour those who "work in a direct capacity to protect people and/or property". 

For Seman, the ceremony at Government House in Regina - home of the Office of the Lt. Governor and an historical gathering spot for royalty and other visiting dignitaries -  was thrilling and humbling. 

"All the important people that had been in that room prior to me....where were they standing and what did they do?" Seman said she recalled thinking on the day of the ceremony. "Maybe the Queen had tea in this cup (that I used). The whole Government House is fantastic. It's absolutely beautiful and an experience to see it. 

"It was quite an honour for (the Lt. Governor) to take time out of her day and give us this medal." 

Seman and Pilsworth (back L-R) with (Front L-R) MJ Mayor Fraser Tolmie, Lt. Governor Vaugh Solomon Schofield and MJ Police Chief Rick Bourassa

Seman and Pilsworth were joined at the ceremony by Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa and Deputy Chief Cliff Froehlich, which Seman said was fitting.  

"Kevin and I went through college together. Deputy Chief Froehlich was my training officer, and Chief Bourassa was actually in Police College teaching at the time Kevin and I went through."

Seman, who was raised in Moose Jaw, said the medal ceremony caused her to look back on her career - with no regrets. 

"I never wanted to be a police officer," she stated, adding "it's a blessing because I have loved every minute. There are ups and downs, but I can honestly tell you it's the best decision I ever made."

"You do look back and 20 years fly by. It's been a great career..I can't say enough about it."

What has she loved the most about her profession?

"Everybody has a story and we get the opportunity to hear a lot of those stories. We get to be the teacher, the social worker..the mentor. Just so many different professions in one (and) I think that's fantastic."

Seman says she's already gone further on the force than originally planned. 

"I had a goal and I surpassed that goal, and I'm still here. I'm not ready (to quit). I think I would still hear sirens and wonder 'what's going on' and 'why aren't I out there' so I"m not ready to go yet."