Receiving our highest honour
Order of Manitoba bestowed on 11 worthy Manitoba residents
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Eleven people were invested in the Order of Manitoba Tuesday at a ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
The honour is bestowed on people who have benefited the social, cultural or economic well-being of Manitoba. Since its inception in 1999, 157 people have been named to the Order of Manitoba.
The newest members of the Order of Manitoba are:
— Art DeFehr, furniture mogul and philanthropist, CEO of Palliser Furniture and founding chairman of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank;
— Susan Lewis, United Way president since 1985;
— Fred Penner, children’s entertainer;
— Jim Carr, CEO of the Manitoba Business Council;
— Patrick Choy, cardiovascular researcher and Chinese community leader;
— Rayleen DeLuca, clinical psychologist and pioneering researcher in the area of victims of abuse;
— Henry Idonije, Brandon’s StreetLove founder and pastor who provides advocacy and support for the poor and homeless;
–Eugene Kostyra, former cabinet minister and public servant;
— Raymond “Sonny” Lavallee, community volunteer and the driving force behind The Pas’ Trappers’ Festival;
— Kathy Mallett, aboriginal community leader, who has helped set up many service organizations and economic development projects;
— Raymond Poirier, administrator and businessman, who has devoted decades to the development of the francophone community in Manitoba.
Award-winning author Miriam Toews was also recommended to receive the order but will be invested at a later date, a press release from the Order of Manitoba advisory council said.
–staff