The Order of British Columbia is British Columbia's highest award for outstanding achievement. Established by statute in 1989 the award is appointed by The Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia based on recommendations from an advisory council.

The advisory council includes:

  • The Chief Justice of British Columbia - Chairperson
  • The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  • The President, in turn, of British Columbia's Public Universities, for a two-year term
  • The President of the Union of B.C. Municipalities
  • The Deputy Minister responsible for the Order of British Columbia
  • Two past recipients of the Order

Past appointments include:

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