Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

For his contributions as a founding member and artistic director of the Soulpepper Theatre Company and for his commitment to training generations of theatre artists.

Albert Schultz is the creative spirit and driving force behind the Soulpepper Theatre Company. As its artistic director, he has overseen its expansive growth to include more than 700 performances annually. He founded its theatre academy to train the next generation of artists and supports the creation of new works. He also established a partnership with George Brown College to build the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. In addition to being a gifted actor and inspirational director, he has volunteered with such organizations as the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and UNICEF Canada.