Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2013-11-21
Invested on: 2015-09-23
Sarah Polley is a passionate advocate for Canadian drama. She first endeared herself to audiences as a child actor, notably in the popular television series “Road to Avonlea.” After landing leading roles in several art house successes, she turned her focus to filmmaking, where she continues to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, creativity and skill. Her feature films Away from Her, Take this Waltz and Stories We Tell, which offer poignant narratives of human relationships, have garnered national and international acclaim.