Order of Ottawa


The Order of Ottawa is a municipal honour awarded to residents of the city of Ottawa. Instituted in 2012, the order is administered by the incumbent mayor of Ottawa and recognizes individuals for their high level of achievement and significant contributions to the city.

History

The order was established in 2012 by then-mayor Jim Watson to recognize achievement by citizens of Ottawa in various fields. The order is open to any resident of Ottawa who has made significant contributions to the community through career and volunteer work.

Insignia

Recipients of the order receive a medal bearing the city's coat of arms on a green and blue ribbon, echoing the colours of the civic flag. As an unofficial award lying outside the Canadian order of precedence, neither the medal nor its ribbon may be worn or mounted with Canadian honours.

Notable recipients

Since its inception in 2012, the following notable individuals have received the order: