Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 19, 2015
- Invested on: November 17, 2016
Noreen Taylor, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Member of the Order of Canada
For her engagement and contributions to our artistic communities, notably as the founder of the
Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction.
Noreen TaylorÆs passion for the arts has helped shape many cultural institutions. A former teacher, she nurtured the development of aspiring artists as the founding artistic director of TorontoÆs Claude Watson School for the Arts. Later, in memory of her late husband, she founded the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction, bringing national stature to non-fiction writing and launching the careers of many authors. In addition, she has enriched the work of several cultural boards with her leadership, including the McMichael Gallery and, more recently, Open Stage.