Doctors, Lawyers, Artists and First Nations Leaders Named to the Order of B.C.
BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUG 4 – Fifteen distinguished British Columbians from diverse fields including health, Indigenous leadership, and sports are honored for their lasting impact on the province and beyond.
- On Aug. 4, 2025, 15 people were named to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.
- Order of British Columbia recognizes individuals from all walks of life for extraordinary contributions, with recipients announced each BC Day, the first Monday in August.
- Honourees include Olympian Charmaine Crooks and Dr. John Yee, recognized for their sporting legacy and life-saving leadership in lung transplantation and cancer screening.
- Congratulating the appointees, Premier David Eby noted they have made life better for fellow British Columbians and inspire community service.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025, marks the investiture of the 2025 recipients at Government House in Victoria, with Wendy Cocchia praising their lasting community impact.
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Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the 15 people named to be invested in the Order of British Columbia. B.C. Lt.-Gov.
Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C. - The Turtle Island News
Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the 15 people named to be invested in the Order of British Columbia. B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia, who is chancellor of the order, says she welcomes the group of people whose dedication, compassion and vision have left a lasting mark on communities across the province. Dr. Ruth Grunau is on the list for changing the understanding of care of infant pain, while Dr. Sand…
Fifteen Order of BC recipients in 2025 - Island Social Trends
Monday August 4, 2025 | VICTORIA, BC [Posted at 7 am] by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Each year’s Order of BC recipients and recipients of the Medal of Good Citizenship are announced on BC Day each year. That’s the first Monday in August. People who exemplify excellence will be invested into the […] The post Fifteen Order of BC recipients in 2025 appeared first on Island Social Trends.
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