Five outstanding individuals to be invested into the Order of Vaughan
Ceremony at City Hall on Nov. 8
The Order of Vaughan is the highest civic honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on individuals who exemplify extraordinary citizenship and better the community. Mayor Steven Del Duca will preside over the City’s 2023 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.) on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
The 2023 Order of Vaughan will be awarded to the following five remarkable individuals for their pivotal role in shaping the community:
- Gary Gladstone – Not-For-Profit category
- Wali Mohamed – Not-For-Profit category
- Jumol Royes – Media and Communications category
- Sunder Singh – Equity and Diversity category
- Gary Thompson – Public Service category
The inaugural Order of Vaughan ceremony took place in 2016 during the City’s 25th anniversary year. The award was created to pay tribute to individuals who have made a meaningful impact on Vaughan’s civic life and dedicate their time and talent to the city’s ongoing success. It recognizes leaders within the following categories: arts and entertainment, media and communications, athletics, health and wellness, business, philanthropy, public service, education, science and technology, not-for-profit, equity and diversity, accessibility, and environment and spirituality. To date, 63 people have been invested in the Order of Vaughan.
To learn more about the Order of Vaughan or this year’s celebration, visit vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan.
QUOTE
“The Order of Vaughan is the highest honour the City of Vaughan can present. It recognizes individuals who have made a significant and enduring contribution to Vaughan through their endeavours in athletics, education, equity and diversity, philanthropy, public service and others. I look forward to recognizing and celebrating five remarkable individuals who will be appointed to the Order of Vaughan on Wednesday, Nov. 8. These impressive recipients come from different backgrounds and have unique skills, but they share one thing in common: they care and want to make a positive difference. I am proud to preside over this year’s investiture ceremony and extend my deepest gratitude to these honourees for their incredible contributions to our community and for helping us build a brighter tomorrow.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
QUICK FACTS
- The City of Vaughan’s 2023 Order of Vaughan ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
- The 2023 recipients will receive an Order of Vaughan pin and certificate.
- The 2023 nomination period was open from April 12 until Sept. 1. Appointed recipients were then chosen by the Order of Vaughan Selection Committee.
LEARN MORE
- City of Vaughan’s Order of Vaughan webpage
