Carol Stephenson, Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business, was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada earlier today (December 30) by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada.
Stephenson received the appointment for “her contributions to the development of our national telecommunications industry and for implementing innovative changes to business school education in Canada.”
Carol Stephenson
“The Richard Ivey School of Business is recognized internationally as one of the top business schools not only in Canada but around the world. And that recognition has grown exponentially since Carol Stephenson took the helm in 2003,” says Western President Amit Chakma.
“To be named an Officer of the Order Canada is a tremendous honor and on behalf of everyone at Western, I’d like to congratulate Carol on her lifetime of achievement and personally look forward to what’s to come in the years ahead.”
Of the 57 new appointees, 25 were named Officers (O.C.) and 32 were named Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada.
Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.
The Order of Canada, one of our country’s highest civilian honours, was established in 1967, during Canada’s centennial year, to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to community and service to the nation. Over the last 40 years, more than 5000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order.
For a complete list of the 57 new appointments, including Burton Cummings, lead singer of The Guess Who, former president of the International Criminal Court Philippe Kirsch, retired NHL superstar Mario Lemieux, and Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, visit https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=13469