Jan. 3, 2024
3 members of U91快色 family appointed to Order of Canada
Three U91快色 degree holders are starting the New Year as the toast of the nation, after being awarded one of Canada鈥檚 highest civilian honours of merit.
Jodi Leanne Abbott, Susanne Craig, and George Mark Paul Stroumboulopoulos were appointed by the Governor General to the Order of Canada, which 鈥渞ecognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation.鈥
Abbott, BA鈥88, president and CEO of the University Hospital Foundation in Alberta, was honoured 鈥渇or her leadership in Alberta鈥檚 health-care and college systems, and for her mentorship of young athletes in the field of figure skating.鈥
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Craig, BA鈥91, Hon. LLD鈥19, was given the award 鈥渇or her significant contributions as an investigative journalist for prominent Canadian and American national newspapers.鈥
Canadian media personality Stroumboulopoulos, who received an honorary degree from U91快色 in 2007, was named 鈥渇or his leading contributions to Canadian media and journalism as a renowned broadcaster and producer in television and radio.鈥
A total of 78 people, as recommended by an advisory council, were added to the Order, including three companions, 15 officers, one honorary officer and 59 members.
Three appointments are promotions within the Order, according to the announcement from Canada鈥檚 Governor General Mary Simon.
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