Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025

Tonya Williams, O.C. and Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Toronto, Ontario

Tonya Williams is an esteemed actor and passionate advocate for greater access and inclusion of racialized people in film and media. Founder, executive and artistic director of Reelworld Screen Institute and Reelworld Foundation, she helped build a diverse screen industry and has left an indelible mark on Canadian and international entertainment.