Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2010-11-16
Invested on: 2012-11-23
As Canada's best-known tennis player, Daniel Nestor has distinguished himself as an ambassador and role model for the sport. Having won more than 70 major doubles tournaments since turning professional in 1991, he is one of the world's most decorated players. He has represented our country as a player and coach of the Canadian Davis Cup team, and his charity exhibition matches have promoted the game and increased the participation among children. Moreover, he established the Daniel Nestor Celebrity Charity Event, which raises funds for Tennis Canada and the North York General Hospital.