For her achievements as an opera singer, stage director and educator.
Nancy Hermiston has enriched Canada’s operatic scene. A versatile singer and director, she has performed in leading coloratura roles in Canada, the United States and Europe. Head of the Voice and Opera Division at the University of British Columbia, she went on to found the university’s opera group and created opportunities for young performers by establishing an ensemble for children. A devoted and enthusiastic educator, she has nurtured the development of young singers, many of whom have gone on to great acclaim.