Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2010
• Invested on: May 27, 2011

For Martha Lou Henley, giving is a way of life. A patron of the arts and volunteer fundraiser, she has contributed to the growth of Vancouver's cultural scene. The Vancouver Recital Society, Vancouver Opera and the Vancouver Symphony have all benefited from her public-spiritedness and support. A long-time opera sponsor, she has also generously helped Vancouver's choral community and many other organizations, including the Callanish Healing Retreats Society, an organization that provides support and retreats for cancer patients and their families.