Companion of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: June 24, 1985
- Invested on: October 30, 1985
As Founder and Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada, she fought against all odds for twenty-four years to build what has become one of the major ballet companies in the world. Since her appointment as an Officer of the Order in 1967, she has become even more active as an internationally-known teacher, producer and director. (This is a promotion within the Order).
