REGINA — Six outstanding individuals have been invested with the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty presided over the formal ceremony in Saskatoon.
"Each one of this year's recipients has earned this prestigious honour for their years of commitment to their communities and our province. Their dedication has helped Saskatchewan grow into what it is today and for that we owe them immense gratitude," Mirasty said. "It is my privilege to recognize the contributions of these six recipients and offer them my wholehearted congratulations."
The 2023 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients are:
- Al Anderson, Saskatoon
- Nora Cummings, S.V.M., Saskatoon
- Neal Hardy, Hudson Bay
- Pierre Hucl, Saskatoon
- Don Meikle, Saskatoon
- Jacqueline Tisher, Regina
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit was established in 1985 to celebrate excellence and achievement by Saskatchewan citizens. Today's recipients join the 266 individuals who have been invested with the Order in appreciation of their significant contributions in areas such as the arts, agriculture, business and industry, community leadership, occupations or professions, public service, research and volunteer service. The Saskatchewan Order of Merit is recognized in the Canadian Honours System and members of the Order are entitled to use the post-nominal letters S.O.M.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Individuals are encouraged to nominate current or former long-term residents of Saskatchewan who have made significant contributions to our province. Nominations will be accepted until November 30, 2023. For more information about the Saskatchewan Order of Merit or to find out how to nominate someone, visit .
