Province Seeking Recipients for the Order of BC

The Order of BC Medals (Photo Credit: Gov of BC)

The province is looking for the most outstanding residents who have achieved distinction in their field to be given BC’s highest honour.

The Order of British Columbia first began in 1989 and since then 370 BC residents have been recognized from various sectors and regions in the province.

"For 26 years, we have recognized the outstanding contributions and achievements of our citizens with the Order of British Columbia, our province's highest honour," said Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia. "I encourage you to nominate those individuals in your community whose leadership and passion for the betterment of humanity contribute to our quality of life in British Columbia and beyond."

Previously awarded BC residents (Photo Credit: Gov of BC)

Previously recognized British Columbians include musician Diana Krall, NHL player Trevor Linden and immigrant advocate Baljit Sethi.

British Columbians are encouraged to consider the exceptional citizens in their communities and nominate an individual for appointment to the Order of B.C. Nomination forms and submission instructions are available by email: orderofbc@gov.bc.ca, telephone (250) 387-1616 or online: www.orderofbc.gov.bc.ca/. All nominations must be submitted to the Honours and Awards Secretariat office in Victoria by March 6, 2015.