Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: May 13, 2016

For her commitment to the well-being of her community as a leader of social innovation and as the head of the United Way of Winnipeg.

Susan Lewis’ belief in the greater good has led her to improve the lives of many Manitobans. Former president and CEO of the United Way of Winnipeg, she is highly regarded for her ability to establish partnerships and engage citizens in community-building endeavours, notably the Winnipeg Poverty Reduction Council and the city’s Learning and Innovation Centre. At the national level, she has served on numerous United Way committees and is an advisory member of Imagine Canada. Now retired, she continues to mentor the next generation of social innovators.