Medal “recognizes persons who render extraordinary services in the polar regions” FORT SMITH, NT – On August 25, Principal Carolyn Carroll will be presented with the Polar Medal, an official honour awarded by the Governor General’s office. Carroll is the fifth NWT resident to receive this award since its inception in 2005. Carroll, principal of both Harry Camsell School (K-3) and Princess Alexandra School (Gr. 4-7) in Hay River, was selected to receive this award last year to