Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 10, 2002
• Invested on: October 24, 2003

His investigations have been integral in improving wheat quality around the world. Walter Bushuk is a renowned cereal scientist and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Food Science at the University of Manitoba . His pioneering research has resulted in practical developments for the agricultural industry. A popular speaker and active member of numerous agricultural and food research projects, he was the second Canadian to serve as president of the American Association of Cereal Chemists. Respected by students and colleagues alike, he has been a mentor to generations of aspiring scientists.