The Order of Ottawa is a municipal order awarded to residents of the city of Ottawa. Instituted in 2012, the order is administered by the incumbent mayor of Ottawa for a high level of achievement and significant contributions to the city.

Order of Ottawa
Awarded by the Mayor of Ottawa
TypeMunicipal order
Established2012
EligibilityResidents of Ottawa
CriteriaRecognition of citizens for a high level of achievement and significant contributions to the city
FounderJim Watson
MayorMark Sutcliffe
Statistics
Total inductees165

Ribbon of the Order of Ottawa

History edit

The order was established in 2012 by then-mayor Jim Watson to recognize achievement by citizens of Ottawa in various fields.[1] Any resident of Ottawa who has made significant contributions to the community through career and volunteer work is eligible.[2]

Insignia edit

Recipients of the order receive a medal bearing the city's coat of arms on a green and blue ribbon, echoing the colours of the civic flag.[1]

Notable recipients edit

Since its inception in 2012, the following notable individuals have received the order:[3]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Awards and Recognition". City of Ottawa. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Order of Ottawa recipients honoured". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching - past recipients". City of Ottawa. Retrieved 17 November 2023.