Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1990
• Invested on: October 24, 1990

Founder of the Powell River Academy of Music and of the first international children's choral festival in Canada, this music teacher has established an international reputation for the town of Powell River, British Columbia. He has contributed greatly to the development of choral music in Canada through his musical direction, his presidency of the Association of Canadian Choral Conductors and his involvement with the International Choral Federation.