Order of British Columbia
| Order of British Columbia | |
|---|---|
The full-size insignia of the Order of British Columbia, with miniature medal and lapel pin | |
| Awarded by the lieutenant governor of British Columbia | |
| Type | Order of merit (provincial) |
| Established | 21 April 1989 |
| Eligibility | All living persons except politicians while in office |
| Awarded for | Service with the greatest distinction in any field benefiting the people of British Columbia or elsewhere |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | David Lam |
| Chancellor | Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia |
| Grades | Member |
| Post-nominals | OBC |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | 515 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Ontario |
| Next (lower) | Alberta Order of Excellence |
Ribbon bar of the order | |
The Order of British Columbia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Instituted in 1989 by Lieutenant Governor David Lam, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Bill Vander Zalm, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former British Columbia residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the British Columbia Crown.