Robert Hindmarch, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
A revered athlete, coach and educator, Robert Hindmarch has been at the forefront of sports initiatives across Canada. A professor and former director of the University of British Columbia’s athletics program, he established such initiatives as UBC’s Sports Hall of Fame, Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour and the Men’s National Hockey team. He has contributed to the success of various sports organizations, notably as chef de mission for Canada at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics, and as vice-president and director of the Canadian Olympic Association.