Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
Lieutenant Governor's Awards
Order of Manitoba
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Order of Manitoba?
Established in 1999, the Order is the highest honour in the Province of Manitoba. It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour, benefiting in an outstanding manner the social, cultural or economic well being of Manitoba and its residents.
Who is Eligible for the Order?
Any Canadian citizen who is a current citizen of the province, or was a long-time resident of Manitoba, can be nominated for membership in the Order, except Members of Parliament, senators, Members of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and Judges of any court, while they are in office. Posthumous nominations are not accepted except where a nominee dies after being recommended by the Council. Only individuals may be nominated; not couples, groups or organizations.
Who Can be Considered for the Order?
If you know someone who has demonstrated excellence and achievement, and has made a mark on our province and its people, you should consider nominating him or her for the Order of Manitoba. Examples of fields of endeavour recognized by this honour include agriculture, business and industry, volunteer service, education and research, the literary, visual and performing arts, occupational and professional achievement, public and community service. All nominations come from the public, so we rely on citizens like you to submit names of deserving recipients. It's a special way of honouring individuals you respect and admire for their contributions to Manitoba and its residents.
How Can I Nominate Someone?
You may complete the electronic version of the nomination form and submit it, or print it out to complete (which allows you to attach additional information) and mail or deliver it to the Secretary of the Order of Manitoba Advisory Council. Make sure you provide your complete mailing address and telephone numbers as well as that of the nominee's. In the summary statement on the form, explain briefly the reasons you are nominating this person.
What May I Include in Support of the Nomination?
You may also provide additional material in support of your nomination including an expanded statement of your reasons for the nomination, a biography of the nominee, and/or a list of his or her achievements. All support materials must be on 81/2 x 11" paper, typed, reproduced or clearly hand-written in dark ink. Please do not send albums, books, compact discs, photographs or videotapes as they will be discarded. You may also provide up to three (3) letters from others in support of the nomination, explaining why your nominee is worthy of this honour. However, only one nomination form is required for each nominee. Please do not exceed three letters.
Is the Nominee Informed of the Nomination?
All information provided to us is confidential and exclusively for the use of the Order of Manitoba Advisory Council. We ask that you not inform the nominee of his or her nomination.
Will I Receive an Acknowledgement of my Nomination?
You will be sent an acknowledgement letter upon receipt of your nomination. Please advise us if you do not receive this letter within one month of sending your nomination.
How are the Recipients Chosen?
An independent Advisory Council evaluates all nominations and recommends candidates to the Chancellor for membership in the Order. The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba serves as the Chancellor of the Order. The Chancellor invests those individuals whose names are recommended by the Council. The number of appointments to membership in the Order each year is limited, and not everyone nominated will be recommended.
Who Serves on the Order of Manitoba Advisory Council?
The Order of Manitoba Advisory Council includes the Chief Justice of Manitoba (or Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench) and the Clerk of the Executive Council, as well as the presidents of Manitoba's universities and Red River Community College each serving on a rotational two-year basis. The Council also includes not more than six members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, each for a term of three years, one of whom is designated as chairperson of the council.
What do Order of Manitoba Members Receive?
Appointments to the Order of Manitoba are announced each year by the Lieutenant Governor, as Chancellor, on or about the date that the Manitoba Act was passed by Parliament (May 12, 1870).
At a formal installation ceremony held on or about the date that Manitoba entered Confederation (July 15, 1870), the Chancellor presents each Member with the insignia of the Order of Manitoba. Members are presented with an attractive medal in the form of a stylized crocus, the provincial floral emblem, bearing the shield of Manitoba's coat of arms surmounted by the Crown. They also receive a lapel pin and a certificate. Members of the Order are entitled to use the initials O.M. after their names.
When Do I Send in the Nomination Form?
Nominations are accepted and encouraged to be submitted year-round. However, nominations received after March 1st will be held over for consideration the following year. Please take a moment to consider those who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour to the benefit of our Province and its residents and complete the attached nomination form.
Inquiries regarding the Order of Manitoba can be directed to the Secretary of the Advisory Council at (204) 945-5493. Nomination Forms can be obtained from Room 338 of the Legislative Building.