Mayor Sutcliffe to recognize 15 outstanding residents with the Order of Ottawa

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will recognize 15 outstanding residents who have been selected for the 2025 Order of Ottawa at a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall on Thursday, November 27 at 7 pm.

The 15 Order of Ottawa inductees for this year are:

• Patrick Newton Bondo
• Kenneth Campbell
• Holly Ellingwood, PhD
• Mike McGahan
• Michael McLellan
• Dr. Louise McNaughton-Filion
• Wyatt McWilliams
• Patrick Moore
• Suzanne Obiorah
• Jo-Anne Polak
• Tahawar M. Rana
• Carole Saad
• Bernadette Sarazin
• Christine Trauttmansdorff
• The Honourable Jim Watson

The Order of Ottawa recognizes exceptional residents who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity to city life, including arts and culture, business, community service, education, entrepreneurship, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment or other fields that benefit Ottawa residents.

City Council established this prestigious civic award in 2012. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee comprised of the Mayor, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist and Chief Executive Officer of the Ottawa Public Library.

The ceremony is invite-only, however residents can watch the investiture live on Rogers TV Cable 22 and Youtube at 7 pm. It will be rebroadcast on Rogers TV Cable 22 on Friday, November 28 at 10 am and Saturday, November 29 at 6 pm.

For more information about the Order of Ottawa and to learn about this year’s recipients, please visit ottawa.ca.  

“What makes Ottawa such a remarkable city is the dedication and generosity of our residents. The individuals receiving the Order of Ottawa this year have contributed in extraordinary ways. They’ve led. They’ve lifted others up. They’ve helped build the city we’re all proud to call home. It’s a privilege for me to celebrate their achievements and thank them for everything they’ve done for our community.”

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa

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