Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2009-05-25
Invested on: 2010-06-18
A master printer known for innovative designs, Stan Bevington founded a small, independent press in the 1960s. Coach House Press has since been called the seedbed for many of Canada's greatest writers. He helped to launch or advance the careers of countless poets, playwrights and novelists, and is known for publishing works that push the bounds of convention. Unabashedly committed to Canadian literature, he has published many books translated from French, making Coach House a leading outlet for Quebec writers. His dedication to literary excellence has earned him the respect and gratitude of writers and peers, as well as a special place in the history of Canadian publishing.