Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: September 09, 2005

She has dedicated her career to promoting and contributing to the development of Canadian artists. Whether as an on-air personality, producer or executive behind the scenes, Denise Donlon displayed vision and creativity in shaping the medium of music television in this country. She is credited with raising social awareness among MuchMusic's large demographic of young people by addressing issues such as racism, literacy and politics. Possessing a unique knowledge of the marketplace, she was later recruited to head Sony Music Canada. Over the years, she has generously contributed her time and used her industry contacts to benefit numerous charities, including War Child Canada.