Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 19, 1994
• Invested on: May 03, 1995

Director of the Regina Lions Junior Band for more than thirty years, he has guided the band to critical acclaim locally, nationally and internationally. His commitment to nurturing the musical talents of thousands of young people, and offering them opportunities to participate in a diversified training program of music and marching, has characterized a lifetime of dedication.