Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: September 23, 1999

She has dedicated her life to bringing the love of choral music to many audiences. One of the founders of the Elektra Women's Choir and the Chor Leoni Men's Choir, her skill in conducting singers and developing world-class competitors has resulted in numerous international awards. A teacher of music at the University of British Columbia, she has promoted Canadian talent and sparked the interest of young people in choral music.