Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: November 17, 2005
- Invested on: December 15, 2006
For decades, Steven Cummings has demonstrated a remarkable sense of leadership and responsibility to his community. President and chief executive officer of Maxwell Cummings and Sons Holdings, he is an ever-present force in community affairs, sharing his vision and expertise with organizations such as Federation CJA, the Jewish General Hospital Foundation Board and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. As founding chair of the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, he has ensured that future generations will learn about the Holocaust, as well as the importance of human rights, social justice and citizenship.