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The Order of Canada is how our country honours people who make extraordinary contributions to the nation.
Since its creation in 1967—Canada’s centennial year—more than 7 600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. The contributions of these trailblazers are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. Their grit and passion inspire us, teach us and show us the way forward. They exemplify the Order’s motto: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”).
Do you know a Canadian who’s changing the game? A role model whose achievements stand above the rest? From community volunteers to scientists, actors, members of the military, scholars and even your next-door neighbours, all Canadians are eligible to be appointed to the Order of Canada. Why not nominate someone today?
Nominate Someone
Do you know someone who’s changing the game? A role model whose achievements stand above the rest? From community volunteers to scientists, from artists to entrepreneurs, the members of the Order of Canada have enriched the lives of others and made our country a better place. All individuals who make outstanding contributions to their field of endeavour are eligible for appointment to the Order of Canada.
Why not nominate someone today? Anyone can do it, and there is no deadline for submissions.
Think of an eligible candidate and tell us why they deserve to be appointed to the Order of Canada. Prepare examples of how they have demonstrated outstanding qualities.
Gather your candidate’s contact information and curriculum vitae (if available).
Gather the names and contact information of three references familiar with your candidate’s accomplishments.
You are now ready to submit your nomination.
Ensuring Confidentiality
Please do not notify the candidate about the nomination or initiate a letter-writing campaign. This avoids disappointment if the nomination is not successful. The Chancellery of Honours will keep nominations confidential. As part of this commitment, the Chancellery will respond to inquiries about the status of a nomination only to the nominator identified on the nomination form.
Please also note that the information you provide online is secure and will not be shared with third parties.
Still have questions? Please take a look at our nomination guide.
Nominators are advised to contact Ellen Steinhauer , Awards and Honours, for information on this program.
The internal selection of candidates to be nominated by the University for prestigious external awards entails the Awards Advisory Committee (AAC) reviewing several times annually, submissions of preliminary nomination materials for certain external awards. Those faculty members whose files have been selected for the preparation of the University nomination for the above award will be contacted by the Office of the Vice-President (Research) for assistance in developing the final nomination package to be submitted to external bodies.
Preliminary nomination materials must be reviewed first by the Office of the Dean of HSS prior to the AAC. Heads or individual faculty members should submit the AAC nomination template document electronically to HSS’s Secretary to the Associate Deans, Savanna Muscat (smuscat@mun.ca). The template can also be obtained from the Grants Facilitators Heather C. O'Brien or Matthew Milner.
See https://www.mun.ca/honours/institutional-awards-committees/ for more information about the internal nomination process.