Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-02-12
Chantal Benoit, O.C.
Vaughan, Ontario
Chantal Benoit is an icon of women’s wheelchair basketball. A member of Team Canada for 27 years, she has won three Paralympic gold medals and four world championship titles. Often called the “Michael Jordan” of her sport, she is considered the greatest woman to have ever played the game. A role model for many athletes, she inspires her teammates, opponents and the next generation of female players to excel. Off the court, she is a tireless advocate for inclusive sport.