Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: June 27, 2023

Gerald James Lozinski, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Jerry and Joan Lozinski elevate Canadian art and artists alike. Active leaders and generous patrons in the cultural sector for five decades, they have helped establish events, facilities and community programs, notably with the Art Gallery of Ontario, Opera Atelier and Fall for Dance North. They have purposefully committed to improving the well-being of artists after retirement through the Dancer Transition Resource Centre and the Canadian Senior Artists Resource Network. Their transformational gifts to Canada’s National Ballet School and the National Ballet of Canada have contributed to the ongoing success of the arts in Canada.