Shaw Festival’s Artistic Director Among Those Being Appointed
Posted January 14th, 2016 on Niagara At Large
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Queen’s Park, Ontario – The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant
Jackie Maxwell, Artistic Director, Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Governor of Ontario, today announced 25 new appointments to the Order of Ontario.
One of the people on the list of those appointed is Jackie Maxwell, Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario. for more than a decade.
Of Jackie Maxwell, Dowdeswell and the government say this; “Her inspired, creative and imaginative leadership has earned the theatre a reputation for consistently outstanding productions that attract more than 250,000 visitors annually from around the world.”
The new Members of the Order of Ontario also include:
- World-renowned concert pianist and conductor, Anton Kuerti.
- Pioneer in palliative care and advocate for the rights of the dying, Sue Bailey.
- Internationally respected surgeon and specialist in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Hugh Allen.
The Lieutenant Governor, who is Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, will bestow the honour to the new appointees during an investiture ceremony at Queen’s Park on January 20, 2016. Two members appointed in previous years will also receive their insignia during the ceremony.
The Order of Ontariois the province’s highest official honour. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field benefiting the people of Ontario or anywhere in the world.
QUICK FACTS
- 2016 marks the 30th anniversary the Order of Ontario.
- Appointments to the Order of Ontario are made on the recommendation of an independent advisory council based on public nominations.
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The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2016.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Learn more about the Order of Ontario and past recipients
- Find out about other provincial honours and awards
- Watch the January 20 Investiture ceremony live online
QUOTES
“The Order of Ontario recognizes exemplary service of the highest calibre. These 25 accomplished individuals inspire us. From breaking ground in advances in health care, to speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves, to nourishing our souls through art and music, they have served this province with dedication and generosity. To them we are grateful.” — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
For a more detailed biography on Shaw’s Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell click on – http://www.shawfest.com/the-ensemble/jackie-maxwell/ .
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