“The Order of British Columbia is the province’s most prestigious accolade and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System,” said Guichon. “It is an opportunity to publicly recognize those who have dedicated themselves to bettering the lives of their fellow citizens. These recipients exemplify the positive difference one person can make in a community and are an inspiration to all British Columbians.”
“The Order of British Columbia recognizes remarkable accomplishments by extraordinary British Columbians,” said Premier Christy Clark. “This year’s recipients have each made a difference in their communities and to the province. On behalf of all British Columbians, I want to thank them for their dedication – and all they do to make B.C. better.”
Peter S. Anderson, M.A. of Burnaby – emergency communications and disaster warning expert
Dr. Finley Armanious of Vernon – intensive care physician and hospital fundraiser
Larry Berg of Richmond – Vancouver International Airport leader and visionary
Sergio Cocchia of West Vancouver – entrepreneur and philanthropist supporting children’s charities
Donna Crocker of Langley – fundraiser and advocate for homeless people
Gregory Fahlman, Ph.D. of Victoria – world renowned astronomy researcher
Dr. Paula Gordon of Vancouver – innovative breast cancer screening researcher
Wendy Grant-John of Vancouver – First Nations economic and community leader
Arthur S. Hara, O.C., LL.C., O.R.S. of Vancouver – Asia-Pacific businessman and economic leader
Robert Ho of West Vancouver – philanthropist supporting health care and universities
George W. Hungerford, O.C., Q.C. of Vancouver – philanthropist in sport, health care and education
Charles J. Jago, Ph.D. of Prince George – leader in education, economic development and the arts
Dr. Charles H. Scudamore of Vancouver – cancer researcher, transplant surgeon and teacher
Recipients of the Order of British Columbia have been selected by an independent advisory committee from public nominations. The 2013 advisory committee consists of:
The Honourable Lance S.G. Finch (chair), former chief justice of British Columbia
Bill Barisoff, former speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Dr. Kris Bulcroft, president, Capilano University
Pierrette Maranda, associate deputy minister, Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Her Worship Mary Sjorstrom, president, Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Hassan Khosrowshahi, O.B.C. (2012 recipient of the Order)
Norman Keevil, O.B.C. (2012 recipient of the Order).
The Order of British Columbia investiture ceremony will be held for recipients and invited guests at Government House in Victoria sometime this fall. Since the order was first introduced in 1989, 345 people have become members.