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Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson presented the Order of Ottawa to three of the 15 recipients for 2013 that were unable to attend the official ceremony on November 21, 2013.The three individuals inducted today were Rob Ashe, Antonello Diteodoro, and Pinchas Zukerman.
The 15 recipients of the Order of Ottawa for 2013 were: Dr. Caroline Andrew, Rob Ashe, Dr. Barry Bruce, Janet Bruce, Pierre de Blois, Roberta Della-Picca, Raymond Desjardins, Patrick Dion, Antonello Diteodoro, Ginette Gratton, Scott Heggart, Peter Honeywell, Mark Monahan, Carl Nicholson, and Pinchas Zukerman.
“It is a privilege to personally meet with these three outstanding individuals to express my appreciation, on behalf of my council colleagues and the people of Ottawa, for their unique professional contributions to our city,” said Mayor Watson. “It is also a pleasure to welcome the family and friends of the inductees to City hall to share in the celebrations as we honour these individuals.”
A list of Order of Ottawa inductees is prominently displayed on a wall on the first floor of City Hall. This civic award recognizes exceptional citizen contributions in the many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, community service, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment or other fields of endeavour that benefit the citizens of Ottawa.
Nominations from the public were reviewed and recipients of the Order of Ottawa were chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor, City Clerk and Solicitor, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist and the Chief Executive Officer, Library Services.
For more information regarding the Order of Ottawa and the recipients, visit ottawa.ca/orderofottawa.
Biographies of recipients
March 5, 2013 inductees
Rob Ashe
Former CEO of Cognos and former General Manager, Business Analytics at IBM, Rob Ashe has an indelible passion for people and our community. Mr. Ashe devotes considerable time to several boards and campaign cabinets including the YMCA-YWCA’s Strengthening the Heart of our Community Campaign. As a Campaign Cabinet Member (Treasurer) for the YMCA-YWCA National Capital Region, he assisted with the most ambitious community fundraising initiative in its history – a $15 million fundraising goal in support of a most successful $35 million fundraising effort for the expansion and revitalization of Y facilities. This campaign was vital to meeting the growing demand for essential community programs and services such as child care, housing, employment training, language assessment and emergency shelter.
Antonello Diteodoro
A musician, songwriter, teacher, mentor and an inspiration to many aspiring musicians in Ottawa and Canada, Antonello Ditedodoro, better known as Tony D, performs extensively in Canada, Europe and the USA, reinforcing his reputation for excellence in music. He was recently recognized with a 2012 Juno Award for Best Blues Album with his Ottawa band, MonkeyJunk, performing at the Juno Awards Gala in Ottawa. Additional awards include a 2010 Canadian Independent Music Award for Blues Album of the Year; 2010 Blues Music Award, (USA) for Best new Artist Debut and a 2009 Maple blues Award, honouring Mr. Diteodoro as Guitarist of the Year, adding to the 15 Maple Blues Awards received since 2008.
Pinchas Zukerman
Pinchas Zukerman has remained a phenomenon in the world of music for over four decades. His musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards are a marvel to audiences and critics. Devoted to the next generation of musicians, he has inspired younger artists with his magnetism and passion. His enthusiasm for teaching has resulted in innovative programs in London, New York, China, Israel and Ottawa. The name Pinchas Zukerman is equally respected as violinist, violist, conductor, pedagogue and chamber musician. Pinchas Zukerman's 2013-2014 season includes over 100 worldwide performances, bringing him to multiple destinations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Mr. Zukerman is currently in his fifteenth season as Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Ottawa, with whom he tours China this fall
Recipients inducted on November 21, 2013
Dr. Caroline Andrew
Dr. Andrew has dedicated more than 30 years of her professional career to the University of Ottawa, building an impressive list of accomplishments while contributing to Ottawa civic life. She is currently a professor emeritus and Director of the Centre on Governance at the University of Ottawa, and co-chair of their Women and Leadership Speaker Series and former dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. A driving force for social change in Ottawa, she has chaired the executive committee of the Ottawa Local Immigrant Partnership, helping to build Ottawa’s capacity to welcome immigrants and improve their integration into Canadian society.
Dr. Barry Bruce
A community-minded resident of the West Carleton area for several decades, Dr. Barry Bruce co-founded a family practice in Carp with his wife, Dr. Carol Bruce. Known for his vigilance in making the health of all residents his priority, the clinic offers a state of the art electronic medical records system, and the large multi-disciplinary “West Carleton Family Health Team” providing primary health care to approximately 17,000 west end residents. Acting as the driving force behind bringing the love of history to the Village of Carp, Dr. Bruce led a network of volunteers and government representatives called the Diefenbunker Development Group, who were directly responsible for saving this Cold War bunker built to house Emergency Government in the event of a nuclear war.
Janet Bruce
Despite prevailing attitudes and fears surrounding HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and mental health, Janet Bruce generously gives of her time and financial support to benefit and advocate for the neediest members of the Ottawa community. Instrumental in the creation of a hospice for the AIDS Committee of Ottawa in 1988, Janet Bruce remodelled and furnished a small house to provide a safe and comfortable home for people living with HIV/AIDS. This organization, later named Bruce House in her honour, has grown into a vital service which offers supportive housing and compassionate care for those in the greatest need, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity. Today, it houses 50 - 60 people with HIV and AIDS living independently, including men, women and children, as well as a seven-bed residence with 24-hour care.
Pierre de Blois
A man of ideas, conviction and passion, Pierre de Blois has made tremendous efforts in the last four decades to help our community progress and to expand the horizons of Francophones. Mr. de Blois has provided exceptional contribution to the capital throughout his professional career, at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages and as director general of APEX, an association that represents professional executives of the Public Service of Canada.
Roberta Della-Picca
Roberta Della-Picca has devoted her lifetime to the expressive arts, health and wellness, primarily as a traditional (Aboriginal) healing and wellness consultant, a designer and a facilitator. A warm, sensitive, socially conscious member of the Ottawa community, Ms. Della-Picca has dedicated her professional career and numerous volunteer hours to the issues facing aboriginals, specifically aboriginal women, awareness for violence against women, and education and health organizations for over 35 years..
Raymond Desjardins
Raymond Desjardins was employed with the Canadian Tourism Commission for 35 years, retiring in 1995 as Director of Marketing USA and the Americas. A seasoned hands-on executive, Mr. Desjardins generously shares his exemplary talents in the many community activities he supports, strengthens or builds. Mr. Desjardins is Chair of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation Board, serving in his fourth term, as well as a member of the Foundation’s Finance, Compensation, Investment, Strategic Planning, Communications and Executive Committees.
Patrick Dion
Appointed in 2007 as Ontario’s representative on the Board of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Patrick Dion is now a recognized voice for mental health and wellness, and is frequently invited to speak on the reform of Canada’s mental health system. In 2009, he was recruited by Ontario’s Minister of Health to serve on the advisory group guiding the Government of Ontario’s review of its mental health and addictions system. As a partner with Greenbridge Consulting Group, he is a government relations professional, recognized for helping clients solve strategic issues and enhancing their reputation and brand with federal, provincial and municipal governments. Mr. Dion’s work in this field, enhanced by his strong belief that business and volunteerism are indivisible, has earned him the trust of Canada’s most respected business leaders.
Ginette Gratton
Throughout her television career and other professional projects, Ginette Gratton has been recognized as a leader and advocate for the rights and interests of Franco-Ontarians in Ottawa. As co-producer and host of the Rogers TV daily talk show Ginette Gratton reçoit, Ms. Gratton has enthusiastically promoted the French fact in the national capital region, training the cameras on issues that affect Francophones in Ottawa and promoting the creative strengths of our communities. Ms. Gratton’s knack for creating a warm and intimate environment makes for easy conversation with her guests, with whom she discusses in depth the many topics that affect our society: arts, education, health, integration, spirituality, politics, and personal development. The program also helps spread a culture of living together that is rooted in solidarity and respect for plurality.
Scott Heggart
Scott Heggart, University of Ottawa Communications student, has dedicated his recent years to telling his story about coming out as a homosexual athlete in an effort to make a difference, offer support and spread awareness for unsupported youth members in the community. After struggling with his own sexual identity through his pre-teen and teenage years, and fearing being ostracized into giving up playing sports, which were a huge part of his life, Mr. Heggart decided that he needed to share the support he had received from his team mates, family and friends with others in his community.
Peter Honeywell
Peter Honeywell has been a long standing supporter and activist for the arts in Canada’s historic National Capital and across the province of Ontario. Born and raised in Ottawa, he began his career as a visual artist specializing in textile design from 1973 to 1988, and exhibited his work in galleries in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Mr. Honeywell has played a key role in establishing not-for-profit organizations and arts cooperatives, and has held numerous board and committee positions with community organizations.
Mark Monahan
Mark Monahan founded the Ottawa Bluesfest organization in 1994 to promote music awareness and live performance in the City of Ottawa and to raise funds for Dinners Unlimited. After re-casting its vision in 1999 and initiating a music education program called ‘Blues in the Schools’, the organization became a registered charity in 2000. The RBC Bluesfest has grown over the years from its infancy as a one-stage, three-day event to a multi-staged, two-week music showcase featuring some of the best talent available on the planet. Close to twenty years later, as Executive Director, Mr. Monahan has built Bluesfest into one of the largest music festivals in the world, and one of Ottawa’s cultural jewels.
Carl Nicholson
A longtime advocate and visionary of immigrant services, Carl Nicholson has been the Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa since 1994 and Executive Director of the Catholic Immigration Centre Foundation since 1996. A strong community builder, he continues to work towards making Ottawa the most harmonious city in Canada through his commitment to social justice for immigrants, thus promoting equality and a sense of belonging, which is the goal of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Under Mr. Nicholson’s leadership, the Catholic Centre for Immigrants has provided key start-up assistance to sister agencies including, the Somali Centre for Family Services, the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership Council, the Urban Diversity Forum, and the Conseil Economic et Social d’Ottawa Carleton.
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The 15 recipients of the Order of Ottawa for 2013 were: Dr. Caroline Andrew, Rob Ashe, Dr. Barry Bruce, Janet Bruce, Pierre de Blois, Roberta Della-Picca, Raymond Desjardins, Patrick Dion, Antonello Diteodoro, Ginette Gratton, Scott Heggart, Peter Honeywell, Mark Monahan, Carl Nicholson, and Pinchas Zukerman.
“It is a privilege to personally meet with these three outstanding individuals to express my appreciation, on behalf of my council colleagues and the people of Ottawa, for their unique professional contributions to our city,” said Mayor Watson. “It is also a pleasure to welcome the family and friends of the inductees to City hall to share in the celebrations as we honour these individuals.”
A list of Order of Ottawa inductees is prominently displayed on a wall on the first floor of City Hall. This civic award recognizes exceptional citizen contributions in the many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, community service, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment or other fields of endeavour that benefit the citizens of Ottawa.
Nominations from the public were reviewed and recipients of the Order of Ottawa were chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor, City Clerk and Solicitor, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist and the Chief Executive Officer, Library Services.
For more information regarding the Order of Ottawa and the recipients, visit ottawa.ca/orderofottawa.
Biographies of recipients
March 5, 2013 inductees
Rob Ashe
Former CEO of Cognos and former General Manager, Business Analytics at IBM, Rob Ashe has an indelible passion for people and our community. Mr. Ashe devotes considerable time to several boards and campaign cabinets including the YMCA-YWCA’s Strengthening the Heart of our Community Campaign. As a Campaign Cabinet Member (Treasurer) for the YMCA-YWCA National Capital Region, he assisted with the most ambitious community fundraising initiative in its history – a $15 million fundraising goal in support of a most successful $35 million fundraising effort for the expansion and revitalization of Y facilities. This campaign was vital to meeting the growing demand for essential community programs and services such as child care, housing, employment training, language assessment and emergency shelter.
Antonello Diteodoro
A musician, songwriter, teacher, mentor and an inspiration to many aspiring musicians in Ottawa and Canada, Antonello Ditedodoro, better known as Tony D, performs extensively in Canada, Europe and the USA, reinforcing his reputation for excellence in music. He was recently recognized with a 2012 Juno Award for Best Blues Album with his Ottawa band, MonkeyJunk, performing at the Juno Awards Gala in Ottawa. Additional awards include a 2010 Canadian Independent Music Award for Blues Album of the Year; 2010 Blues Music Award, (USA) for Best new Artist Debut and a 2009 Maple blues Award, honouring Mr. Diteodoro as Guitarist of the Year, adding to the 15 Maple Blues Awards received since 2008.
Pinchas Zukerman
Pinchas Zukerman has remained a phenomenon in the world of music for over four decades. His musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards are a marvel to audiences and critics. Devoted to the next generation of musicians, he has inspired younger artists with his magnetism and passion. His enthusiasm for teaching has resulted in innovative programs in London, New York, China, Israel and Ottawa. The name Pinchas Zukerman is equally respected as violinist, violist, conductor, pedagogue and chamber musician. Pinchas Zukerman's 2013-2014 season includes over 100 worldwide performances, bringing him to multiple destinations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Mr. Zukerman is currently in his fifteenth season as Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Ottawa, with whom he tours China this fall
Recipients inducted on November 21, 2013
Dr. Caroline Andrew
Dr. Andrew has dedicated more than 30 years of her professional career to the University of Ottawa, building an impressive list of accomplishments while contributing to Ottawa civic life. She is currently a professor emeritus and Director of the Centre on Governance at the University of Ottawa, and co-chair of their Women and Leadership Speaker Series and former dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences. A driving force for social change in Ottawa, she has chaired the executive committee of the Ottawa Local Immigrant Partnership, helping to build Ottawa’s capacity to welcome immigrants and improve their integration into Canadian society.
Dr. Barry Bruce
A community-minded resident of the West Carleton area for several decades, Dr. Barry Bruce co-founded a family practice in Carp with his wife, Dr. Carol Bruce. Known for his vigilance in making the health of all residents his priority, the clinic offers a state of the art electronic medical records system, and the large multi-disciplinary “West Carleton Family Health Team” providing primary health care to approximately 17,000 west end residents. Acting as the driving force behind bringing the love of history to the Village of Carp, Dr. Bruce led a network of volunteers and government representatives called the Diefenbunker Development Group, who were directly responsible for saving this Cold War bunker built to house Emergency Government in the event of a nuclear war.
Janet Bruce
Despite prevailing attitudes and fears surrounding HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and mental health, Janet Bruce generously gives of her time and financial support to benefit and advocate for the neediest members of the Ottawa community. Instrumental in the creation of a hospice for the AIDS Committee of Ottawa in 1988, Janet Bruce remodelled and furnished a small house to provide a safe and comfortable home for people living with HIV/AIDS. This organization, later named Bruce House in her honour, has grown into a vital service which offers supportive housing and compassionate care for those in the greatest need, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity. Today, it houses 50 - 60 people with HIV and AIDS living independently, including men, women and children, as well as a seven-bed residence with 24-hour care.
Pierre de Blois
A man of ideas, conviction and passion, Pierre de Blois has made tremendous efforts in the last four decades to help our community progress and to expand the horizons of Francophones. Mr. de Blois has provided exceptional contribution to the capital throughout his professional career, at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages and as director general of APEX, an association that represents professional executives of the Public Service of Canada.
Roberta Della-Picca
Roberta Della-Picca has devoted her lifetime to the expressive arts, health and wellness, primarily as a traditional (Aboriginal) healing and wellness consultant, a designer and a facilitator. A warm, sensitive, socially conscious member of the Ottawa community, Ms. Della-Picca has dedicated her professional career and numerous volunteer hours to the issues facing aboriginals, specifically aboriginal women, awareness for violence against women, and education and health organizations for over 35 years..
Raymond Desjardins
Raymond Desjardins was employed with the Canadian Tourism Commission for 35 years, retiring in 1995 as Director of Marketing USA and the Americas. A seasoned hands-on executive, Mr. Desjardins generously shares his exemplary talents in the many community activities he supports, strengthens or builds. Mr. Desjardins is Chair of the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation Board, serving in his fourth term, as well as a member of the Foundation’s Finance, Compensation, Investment, Strategic Planning, Communications and Executive Committees.
Patrick Dion
Appointed in 2007 as Ontario’s representative on the Board of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Patrick Dion is now a recognized voice for mental health and wellness, and is frequently invited to speak on the reform of Canada’s mental health system. In 2009, he was recruited by Ontario’s Minister of Health to serve on the advisory group guiding the Government of Ontario’s review of its mental health and addictions system. As a partner with Greenbridge Consulting Group, he is a government relations professional, recognized for helping clients solve strategic issues and enhancing their reputation and brand with federal, provincial and municipal governments. Mr. Dion’s work in this field, enhanced by his strong belief that business and volunteerism are indivisible, has earned him the trust of Canada’s most respected business leaders.
Ginette Gratton
Throughout her television career and other professional projects, Ginette Gratton has been recognized as a leader and advocate for the rights and interests of Franco-Ontarians in Ottawa. As co-producer and host of the Rogers TV daily talk show Ginette Gratton reçoit, Ms. Gratton has enthusiastically promoted the French fact in the national capital region, training the cameras on issues that affect Francophones in Ottawa and promoting the creative strengths of our communities. Ms. Gratton’s knack for creating a warm and intimate environment makes for easy conversation with her guests, with whom she discusses in depth the many topics that affect our society: arts, education, health, integration, spirituality, politics, and personal development. The program also helps spread a culture of living together that is rooted in solidarity and respect for plurality.
Scott Heggart
Scott Heggart, University of Ottawa Communications student, has dedicated his recent years to telling his story about coming out as a homosexual athlete in an effort to make a difference, offer support and spread awareness for unsupported youth members in the community. After struggling with his own sexual identity through his pre-teen and teenage years, and fearing being ostracized into giving up playing sports, which were a huge part of his life, Mr. Heggart decided that he needed to share the support he had received from his team mates, family and friends with others in his community.
Peter Honeywell
Peter Honeywell has been a long standing supporter and activist for the arts in Canada’s historic National Capital and across the province of Ontario. Born and raised in Ottawa, he began his career as a visual artist specializing in textile design from 1973 to 1988, and exhibited his work in galleries in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Mr. Honeywell has played a key role in establishing not-for-profit organizations and arts cooperatives, and has held numerous board and committee positions with community organizations.
Mark Monahan
Mark Monahan founded the Ottawa Bluesfest organization in 1994 to promote music awareness and live performance in the City of Ottawa and to raise funds for Dinners Unlimited. After re-casting its vision in 1999 and initiating a music education program called ‘Blues in the Schools’, the organization became a registered charity in 2000. The RBC Bluesfest has grown over the years from its infancy as a one-stage, three-day event to a multi-staged, two-week music showcase featuring some of the best talent available on the planet. Close to twenty years later, as Executive Director, Mr. Monahan has built Bluesfest into one of the largest music festivals in the world, and one of Ottawa’s cultural jewels.
Carl Nicholson
A longtime advocate and visionary of immigrant services, Carl Nicholson has been the Executive Director of the Catholic Centre for Immigrants Ottawa since 1994 and Executive Director of the Catholic Immigration Centre Foundation since 1996. A strong community builder, he continues to work towards making Ottawa the most harmonious city in Canada through his commitment to social justice for immigrants, thus promoting equality and a sense of belonging, which is the goal of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Under Mr. Nicholson’s leadership, the Catholic Centre for Immigrants has provided key start-up assistance to sister agencies including, the Somali Centre for Family Services, the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership Council, the Urban Diversity Forum, and the Conseil Economic et Social d’Ottawa Carleton.
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