Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: June 21, 1982
• Invested on: October 20, 1982

He has won six world titles for swimming and was the only competitor to finish the Strait of Juan de Fuca Swim from Victoria to the state of Washington. In recent years, he has taught swimming to thousands of young people. A member of Canada's Sport Hall of Fame, he serves as recreational supervisor for the Borough of Etobicoke, Toronto.