Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

An accomplished actor and director, and former Assistant Deputy Minister of Culture, he has had a major influence on the development of the performing arts in Alberta. His impact as a cultural administrator, adjudicator and educator and his expertise in the area of speech and drama have been far-reaching, as he has passed on his communication skills to students, media personnel and artists throughout Canada.