Steve Bell, recently chosen to receive the Order of Manitoba. (photo courtesy Steve Bell)

Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour. The formal investiture ceremony is tentatively scheduled to be held on July 15, 2021, at the Manitoba Legislative Building, subject to the COVID-19 Pandemic Response System.

Steve Bell is one of them and we were thrilled to celebrate him on the AM1250 Morning Show! Steve has been a part of what we do for his entire career and his music is heard often as part of our regular programming. Of course, his influence goes far beyond his music and you can hear his thoughts on the award and his passion for Manitoba in the conversation he had with AM1250's Michelle Sawatzky. That can be found in the AM1250 Audio Vault. 

Congratulations Steve!

We are proud to call you one of our own. 

 

*The Order of Manitoba was established in 1999 to honour Manitobans who have demonstrated excellence and achievement, thereby enriching the social, cultural or economic well-being of the province and its residents.

“The exceptional women and men to be invested into the Order of Manitoba serve to inspire us all and reinforce that each of us has the power to make a difference,” said Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon, chancellor of the order, who will preside over ceremony. “These individuals truly exemplify resiliency, adaptability and leadership, and they are all most worthy of acknowledgement and acclaim. We are proud to celebrate the passion and leadership of these great Manitobans.”

Appointments to the order are made by the chancellor, based on the recommendations of an advisory council. Order members are entitled to use the initials O.M. after their names for life. The list of all members of the Order of Manitoba is on permanent display in the Legislative Building.