Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 26, 2011
• Invested on: November 04, 2011

Anita Best has been instrumental in safeguarding Newfoundland's traditional oral culture. As a singer, storyteller and archivist, she has been active in collecting and performing the songs and tales of her ancestors, ensuring this priceless cultural legacy is not lost to future generations. She also brings Newfoundland's customs and verbal arts to life at music festivals and on radio programs, and is a highly regarded mentor to her fellow musicians and folklorists.