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10 Individuals to Receive 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit

Released on May 2, 2024

Today, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the 10 outstanding individuals who will become the next recipients of the province's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. They will be invested with the Order at a formal ceremony in Regina on June 19, 2024. 

"I am grateful to the newest recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit for making profoundly positive impacts in our communities,” Mirasty said. “By generously giving of their time, talents and resources, they have significantly contributed to the betterment of our province."

The names of the 10 Saskatchewan Order of Merit Recipients beside a medal bearing the Crown and Saskatchewan shield of arms and the provincial motto, Multis e gentibus vires (from many peoples strength).

The 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients are: 

  • Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, Saskatoon
  • Brynn Boback-Lane, Saskatoon
  • Floyd Favel, Paynton
  • Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Regina
  • Renu Kapoor, S.V.M., Regina
  • Curtis Kleisinger, Regina
  • Brad Wall, Cypress Hills
  • Colonel (Ret'd) Malcolm Young C.D., Saskatoon
  • Greg Yuel, Saskatoon
  • Olivia Yuel, Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan Order of Merit was established in 1985 to celebrate excellence and achievements by Saskatchewan citizens. To date, 266 individuals have been invested with the Order in recognition of their significant contributions in areas such as agriculture, business, industry, community leadership, public service, art, research and volunteering. 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.

For more information about the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, or to nominate someone, visit: www.saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards

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For more information, contact:

Jamie Shanks
Intergovernmental Affairs
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5155
Email: jamie.shanks@gov.sk.ca

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