The Order of BC is awarded to outstanding citizens of BC who have contributed to strengthening the province in a variety of exceptional ways. It is BC's highest order of citizenship and dedication. Among this year's recipients include:
Dr. John Blatherwick, Vice President, Public Health and Chief Medical Health Officer, VCH
Dr. Max Cynader, the founding director of the VCH/UBC Brain Research Centre
Gordon Diamond, business leader and philanthropist, for whom the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre at Vancouver General Hospital is named