Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2020-11-27
Invested on: 2022-12-14
Larry J. Macdonald, C.M.
Okotoks, Alberta
Larry Macdonald is an influential figure in Calgary’s business and philanthropic communities. Following a successful career in the Canadian oil industry, he has become known for his hands-on approach to volunteerism and philanthropy. Now director emeritus of the United Way Calgary, he has held numerous leadership positions within the organization for more than three decades. He and his wife have made transformational donations to the group, and have been instrumental in recruiting new donors and contributions for the United Way Centraide Canada and the United Way Worldwide.