Order of Manitoba

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Order of Manitoba
Provincial order
Founded4 July 1999
EligibilityAny Canadian citizen presently or formerly residing in Manitoba, save for politicians and judges while they hold office.
Awarded forExcellence and achievement in any field that benefits the well being of Manitoba and its residents.
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderPeter Liba
ChancellorAnita Neville
GradesMember
Post-nominalsOM
Statistics
Total inductees157 (As of July 2011)[1]
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Prince Edward Island
Next (lower)Order of New Brunswick

Ribbon of the Order of Manitoba

The Order of Manitoba (French: Ordre du Manitoba) is a civilian

Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Manitoba residents for conspicuous achievements in any field,[3] being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Manitoba Crown.[4][5]

Structure and appointment

Further information: List of members of the Order of Manitoba

The Order of Manitoba is intended to honour any current or former longtime resident of Manitoba who has demonstrated a high level of individual excellence and achievement in any field, "benefiting in an outstanding manner the social, cultural or economic well being of Manitoba and its residents";[6] it replaced in this role the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, which had more liberal standards of admission.[7] There are no limits on how many can belong to the order, though inductions are limited to eight per year;[8] Canadian citizenship is a requirement and those who are elected or appointed members of a governmental body are ineligible as long as they hold office.[9]

The process of finding qualified individuals begins with submissions from the public to the Secretary of the Order of Manitoba Advisory Council, which consists of the

ex officio a Member and the Chancellor of the Order of Manitoba,[4] then makes all appointments into the fellowship's single grade of membership by an Order in Council that bears the viceroyal sign-manual and the Great Seal of the province. Thereafter, the new Members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters OM.[12]

Insignia

Upon admission into the Order of Manitoba, usually in a ceremony held at

St. Edward's Crown symbolizing the Canadian monarch's role as the fount of honour.[13]
The ribbon is patterned with vertical stripes in red, blue, and white; men wear the medallion suspended from this ribbon at the collar, while women carry theirs on a ribbon bow at the left chest. Members also receive a lapel pin that can be worn during less formal occasions.

See also

References

  1. ^ The Honourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M. "Official Register Order of Manitoba". Manitobalg.ca. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Elizabeth II (4 July 1999). "The Order of Manitoba Act". Regina: Queen's Printer for Saskatchewan. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  3. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 6.2
  4. ^ a b c Marsh, James H. (ed.). "Culture > Awards > Order of Manitoba". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Toronto: Historica Foundation of Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
  5. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 5
  6. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 3
  7. ^ "Manitoba Order of the Buffalo Hunt". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
  8. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 10.1
  9. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 8.2
  10. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 12.1
  11. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 13.1
  12. ^ Elizabeth II 1999, 7
  13. ^ Royal Canadian Mounted Police. "Honours and Recognition Programs > Canadian National Honours". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on 23 March 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.

External links

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