Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2015
• Invested on: February 17, 2017

For his contributions to Canadian theatre as an actor and director, notably through his leadership of the Stratford Festival.

Actor, director and administrator Antoni Cimolino has contributed to the prominence of the Stratford Festival for more than 25 years, currently serving as its artistic director. In this role, he has assured the festival’s financial stability and bolstered its reputation by introducing innovative projects like the Stratford Festival Laboratory, which allows artists to experiment with new techniques and approaches to the classics. In addition, he was instrumental in launching Culture Days and in helping communities discover the artists flourishing in their midst.