At a ceremony at TCU Place on January 24, 2023, Mid-West founder and CEO, Ken Achs, was recognized by the Province of Saskatchewan with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marking the 70th anniversary of Her Accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. Commemorative medals were awarded by the Government of Saskatchewan recognizing outstanding Saskatchewanians of all ages and from all walks of life, who have built and continue to build a strong, vibrant society and province through their service, contributions and achievements.

The medal was presented to Ken by His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. Ken was honoured alongside numerous other Saskatoon businesspeople, community leaders and volunteers.