Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

Irene Y. McNeill, C.M.
Aurora, Ontario

Irene McNeill has helped develop the sport of sailing in Canada and beyond. She is frequently invited to officiate at grassroots and elite competitions, and is the first Canadian woman to earn the designation of international race officer. She also co-founded the LEAP program to encourage girls’ participation in the sport.