Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2016-05-12
Invested on: 2016-11-17
Michael Budman, C.M. and Don Green, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
For their leadership in establishing a unique retail brand and for their commitment to the environment and to healthy living.
Michael Budman and Don Green are leaders in the fashion industry and great promoters of Canadian style at home and abroad. These businessmen and fashion designers came to Canada more than 40 years ago and founded Roots, a quintessential Canadian apparel brand inspired by their love of the outdoors and their affinity for Algonquin Park. Throughout their stewardship of the company, they showcased Canadian design to the world and generously supported such causes as the environment, healthy living, amateur sport, arts and culture, and community engagement.