Monday August 5, 2024 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Each year on BC Day the names of the newest Order of British Columbia (OBC) recipients are announced, with a notation that this is the 35th year of the awards process.
Today on BC Day in 2024 the OBC was announced as being awarded to 12 recipients which seem to largely represent the realms of health care, food and agriculture, artistic endeavours and the environment.
“You’ve made it your life’s work – through your leadership, art and generosity – to make life better for British Columbians,” said Premier David Eby in a news release on this BC Day holiday Monday.
In a separate release this morning, Eby called BC Day a “great time to celebrate all that we enjoy about living in this amazing place we call home”.
2024 Recipients of the Order of BC:
- John Anderson, West Vancouver, for transforming global farming with sustainable practices and championing community causes
- Brenda Crabtree (Xyolholemo:t), Vancouver, for being an enduring champion for Indigenous artists and developing groundbreaking Indigenous art programs
- Karimah Es Sabar, West Vancouver, for being a pioneering force in B.C.’s health care and life sciences sectors
- qiyəplenəxʷ Howard Grant, Vancouver, for bridging cultures and advancing Indigenous rights with over 26 years of leadership and dedication
- Lily Lee, West Vancouver, for her contributions in education, health care and housing
- Don Mattrick, Victoria, for transforming B.C.’s tech landscape from a basement startup to global leadership
- William P.J. McCarthy, Burnaby, for his historic and transformative support of health care and community as one of B.C.’s most impactful philanthropists
- Colin James Munn, North Vancouver, for shaping Canadian music with his guitar mastery, electrifying performances and unwavering dedication to his community
- Imant Raminsh, C.M., Coldstream, for enriching B.C.’s cultural life with his profound contributions as a composer, conductor, teacher and mentor
- Elana Rosenfeld, Invermere, for her business acumen leading Canada’s largest organic coffee company, unwavering commitment to sustainability and championing of conservation efforts
- Gary Segal, C.M., Vancouver, for his philanthropic contributions to health care, transforming lives across borders and cultures
- Catherine Ulrich, Prince George, for her legacy of leadership and innovation in Northern Health care.
===== RELATED:
- Medal of Good Citizenship to 18 recipients in 2024 (August 5, 2024)
- Order of BC awarded to 14 recipients in 2023 (August 7, 2023)
- 2022 Order of BC evening at Government House (December 2, 2022)
- 2022 Order of BC to 14 recipients (August 1, 2022)