CJOB News Team reporting
5/12/2012
14 people will receive the Order of Manitoba this year - the Queen's diamond jubilee year..
The Order of Manitoba is the province's highest honour recognizing individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour, benefiting the social, cultural or economic well-being of Manitoba and its residents..
Those being invested include -- Mark J. Chipman, chair of True North Sports and Entertainment, who led the successful campaign to bring the Winnipeg Jets and the NHL back to this city..
Pauline Clarke, chief superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division. She gained international acclaim for her work in Inner-City education..
Darlene Dziewit, former president of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, for her 40 years of exceptional service to working persons, union members and women..
Randall Moffat, former CEO of Moffat Communications limited, who gave 100 million dollars to The Winnipeg Foundation in 2001 establishing "The Moffat Family Fund"..
and Doctor Brian Postl, the former founding president and CEO of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority promoting excellence in health care in Manitoba and across Canada.
This year's Investiture Ceremony will be held July 12th at the Manitoba Legislative building..
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