Crozier named to Order of Canada

Lorna Crozier (writing) has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston. One of Canada’s most beloved and talented poets, Crozier became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2009 and won UVic’s Craigdarroch Award for Excellence in Artistic Expression in 2010. She has published 15 books of poetry and has received numerous awards—including the Governor General’s Literary Award as well as a pair of honourary doctorates for her contributions to Canadian literature and her designation as a Distinguished Professor at UVic.

She will be honoured at a special celebration at Rideau Hall in Ottawa this fall, along with a select list of other notable Canadians, including the celebrated likes of novelist Nino Ricci, comedian Eugene Levy, science broadcaster Bob McDonald and musician Valdy.

The Officer of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large. Over the last 40 years, more than 5,000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order, including UVic President Dr. David Turpin and School of Music professor emeritus Ian McDougall. 

More information: www.lornacrozier.ca and http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=72