Order of Manitoba

Order of Manitoba
Insignia of the order
Awarded by Lieutenant governor of Manitoba
TypeOrder of merit (provincial)
Founded4 July 1999
EligibilityAny Canadian citizen presently or formerly residing in Manitoba, save for politicians and judges while they hold office.
Awarded forExcellence and achievement in any field that benefits the well being of Manitoba and its residents.
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderPeter Liba
ChancellorAnita Neville
GradesMember
Post-nominalsOM
Statistics
Total inductees157 (As of July 2011)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Prince Edward Island
Next (lower)Order of New Brunswick

Ribbon bar of the order

The Order of Manitoba is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Instituted in 1999 when Lieutenant Governor Peter Liba granted royal assent to the Order of Manitoba Act, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Manitoba residents for conspicuous achievements in any field, being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Manitoba Crown.