Twelve Manitobans received the province’s highest honour on Thursday, September 10, 2020, in a much more intimate ceremony due to COVID-19.
“The accomplishments of the 12 outstanding individuals being invested into the Order of Manitoba in this, the 150th anniversary of the province’s entry into Confederation, have brought pride to Manitoba, and continue to enrich the lives of people across the province and around the world,” said Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order. “They are leaders, visionaries, and mentors, and the example they set inspires the spirit of community service and leadership in others. It is a pleasure to celebrate their achievements and commitment to excellence.”
The following Manitobans will be invested at the 2020 ceremony today:
Dr. Stephen Borys
The director and CEO of the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Borys has long been a fierce advocate for the power of art to change lives and communities.
Mr. Mitch Bourbonniere
An educator and community activist, Bourbonniere has long been inspired to help others find their voices. A founding member of the original Bear Clan Patrol, he also volunteers with Ogijiita Pimatswin Kinamatwin (OPK) the Mama Bear Clan, Drag the Red and many other organizations.
Elder Mary Courchene
Courchene is an Indigenous leader and role model in the field of public education, sharing her guidance and experience on the journey toward truth and reconciliation for all Manitobans.
Dr. Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti
An emeritus professor in the University of Manitoba faculty of medicine, Dakshinamurti is a senior advisor to the St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre.
Mr. Bill Elliott
Elliott built a career in championing the cause of sustainability through environmental education. He is the founding executive director of the Fort Whyte Centre for Environmental Education, now known as FortWhyte Alive.
Mr. Richard Frost
As CEO of The Winnipeg Foundation (TWF), Canada’s first community foundation, Frost has become a leader in encouraging the growth of this influential movement.
Ms. Tina Jones
Chair of the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Foundation board, Jones is a successful entrepreneur, community contributor and philanthropist.
Dr. Marion Lewis
A pioneer in medical genetics, Lewis co-founded the Winnipeg Rh Laboratory to study and eradicate hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN).
Mrs. Margaret Morse
Manitoba’s first speech therapist, Morse pioneered speech clinics in hospitals, assessing and treating adults and children with communication disorders for several decades
Mr. Stuart Murray
Murray has an eclectic resume spanning the fields of entertainment, business, health, sports, public service, community service and human rights.
Mr. Scott Oake
Oake is a Gemini Award-winning Canadian sportscaster for CBC Sports, Sportsnet, and Hockey Night in Canada. Oake is a director of the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre.
Dr. Ernest Rady
Rady is passionate about supporting important causes including education, children’s health and scientific research.
The ceremony can be viewed here.
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