Josip Mrkoci receives his award from MPP Chris Bentley.

Josip Mrkoci of Classic Realty in London, Ont. was recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, created to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne.

“In addition to being a Realtor, Josip has had a phenomenal career in every aspect and at every level of amateur wrestling,” says Doug Pedlar, president of the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors. “The list of his achievements is too lengthy to reproduce here, but highlights include chairing the Commonwealth Amateur Wrestling Association; coaching the Canadian National Team in the 1978 World Wrestling Championships; serving as team leader of the Canadian Wrestling Team to the 1990 Goodwill Games and  the presidency of the Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association from 1990-1994.

“We’re very proud of Josip and what he has given back to our country, our province and our community,” says Pedlar.