July 15, 2024
Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on being appointed to the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Those who bear the Order’s iconic snowflake insignia have changed our nation’s measure of success and, through the sum of their accomplishments, have helped us build a better Canada. Being appointed to the Order of Canada as a Member (CM) is an honour bestowed in recognition of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity.
Photo credit: Province of BC
Jane Knott Hungerford, CM, OBC
BEd’67, UBC Faculty of Education
Jane Hungerford is admired for her leadership in fundraising for health care, education, social services and conservation efforts. She has raised millions of dollars for crucial cancer research and community services in British Columbia and beyond. The BC Cancer Foundation, Science World, the University of British Columbia and the Aboriginal Mother Centre have all benefited from her determination and ability to bring people together. She is a proud member of the Gwich’in Nation.
Dr. Jack Edward Taunton, CM
MD’76, UBC Faculty of Medicine
Professor Emeritus, UBC Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology and UBC Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Jack Taunton is an early leader in sport and exercise medicine. His notable achievements include his role as Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education, cross-appointed in both the School of Kinesiology and the Faculty of Medicine, and his active fundraising efforts. He helped found SportMedBC, the Canadian Health and Fitness Institute, the Vancouver Marathon and the Vancouver Sun Run. Additionally, he has served as a specialist for elite athletes and the general public, a national team physician, and chief medical officer for six major Games.
To view all UBC faculty member appointments to the Order of Canada, read the UBC Office of the President announcement.
To view all 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, read the Governor General of Canada’s announcement.
