Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 19, 2018
- Invested on: July 04, 2019
Rebecca Scott, O.C., M.S.M.
Canmore, Alberta
Beckie Scott embodies the qualities that Canadians celebrate in sport: excellence, integrity and fair play. As Canada’s most decorated cross -country skier and an advocate for athletes’ rights, she is a respected leader in the international sporting community. Through her involvement in the World Anti-Doping Agency, she is ensuring athletes’ voices are heard in the campaign for clean, fair, doping-free competition. An ambassador for sport in Canada, she is equally committed to ensuring the benefits of physical activity are accessible and available to Indigenous children and youth across the country.