B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, Thursday, July 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
August 04, 2025 - 7:43 AM
VICTORIA — Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the 15 people named to be invested in the Order of British Columbia.
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia, who is chancellor of the order, says she welcomes the group of people whose dedication, compassion and vision have left a lasting mark on communities across the province.
Dr. Ruth Grunau is on the list for changing the understanding of care of infant pain, while Dr. Sandy Dhami is recognized for transforming the lives of neurodiverse children.
Also named are First Nations cultural leader and master carver Stan Bevan, and Chief Robert Louie for his leadership in Indigenous self-governance and economic development.
Olympian Charmaine Crooks has been appointed for her sporting legacy, and Dr. John Yee for his life-saving leadership in lung transplantation and cancer screening.
Author Alan Twigg and artist and designer Martha Sturdy are also being recognized for their contributions and influence.
Premier David Eby congratulated the recipients, saying each of them has made life better for their fellow British Columbians.
Here are the 15 people appointed to the order:
Stan Bevan (Satsan), Terrace
Graham Clarke, Vancouver
Charmaine Crooks, West Vancouver
Dr. Sandy Dhami, Richmond
Dr. Ruth Grunau, Vancouver
Elder Gwen Harry (Chesha7 / Wigistame), Squamish
Dr. Mark Jaccard, Vancouver
Jeremy Kinsman, Victoria
Chief Robert Louie (Simo), West Kelowna
Dr. Robin Love, Lantzville
Susannah Pierce, West Vancouver
Allan Seckel, Vancouver
Martha Sturdy, West Vancouver
Alan Twigg, Vancouver
Dr. John Yee, Vancouver
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2025.
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