Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: April 4, 2018
• Invested on: February 14, 2019

Gradimir Pankov, M.S.M.
Montréal, Quebec

As artistic director of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal, Gradimir Pankov raised the profile of this cultural institution on stages across the world by infusing the company with a European-inspired, contemporary artistry. By giving Les Grands Ballets Canadiens a distinctive signature, he has made it one of the most innovative companies in the world and drew in new audiences.