Diane Elaine Clement, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Diane Clement has made an indelible impression on the national sport landscape. An athlete, coach, official and the first woman to serve as president of Athletics Canada, she has been the doyenne of Canadian track and field for over 60 years. She is lauded for her energy and volunteer spirit as the co-founder of both the Vancouver Sun Run and the Kajaks Track & Field Club, iconic regional initiatives beloved by athletes young and old, recreational to elite. The equally talented chef also spreads her message of healthy living through her bestselling cookbooks.