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Mr. Peter A. Herrndorf

  • Deceased

    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Deceased

    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Order of Canada

    • Officer of the Order of Canada

      Awarded on: 1993-04-22
      Invested on: 1993-10-27
      Founder of the Toronto Arts Awards Foundation and chairman of T.V. Ontario, and formerly a publisher and broadcasting executive, he works tirelessly in his efforts to foster excellence in and awareness of the arts in Canada. His leadership helped the Stratford Festival regain a strong financial footing and facilitated the difficult merger of two theatre companies into the Canadian Stage Company.

    • Companion of the Order of Canada

      Awarded on: 2017-05-11
      Invested on: 2018-01-24
      Peter A. Herrndorf, C.C., O.Ont. Ottawa, Ontario Peter Herrndorf’s visionary leadership has helped shape a vibrant cultural landscape. For almost two decades, this former executive in public broadcasting and publishing has applied his considerable business acumen to his role as head of the National Arts Centre. Devoted to advancing the institution’s national relevance, he has supported and showcased homegrown talent, encouraged performance tours and spearheaded the bold redesign of this iconic landmark. His extraordinary engagement in the arts also reflects his desire to enrich the lives of Canadians throughout the country. This is a promotion within the Order.