Fourteen British Columbians who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways were awarded the Order of British Columbia Oct. 4, 2011 by Premier Christy Clark and Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point, Chancellor of the Order.

This year’s recipients are:

• Luigi Aquilini of Vancouver - builder, entrepreneur, philanthropist
• Peter Norman Baird of Vancouver - bridge-builder between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal British Columbians
• Gordon M. Campbell of Vancouver - visionary, leader, proud British Columbian
• Ken Dobell of Vancouver - dedicated public servant
• Crystal Dunahee of Victoria - community leader and advocate for child safety
• The Honourable David Emerson, P.C. of Vancouver - private and public sector leader
• Yuri Fulmer of West Vancouver - dynamic entrepreneur and dedicated volunteer
• Tim Jones of North Vancouver - dedicated search and rescue leader
• Dr. Phil Muir of Hazelton - long-time northern doctor and innovator
• J.C. (Jim) O'Rourke, P.Eng. of West Vancouver - builder of British Columbia’s mining communities
• Karen O'Shannacery of Vancouver - tireless advocate for homeless people
• Jim Robson of Vancouver - the voice of hockey in British Columbia
• Baljit Sethi of Prince George - advocate for immigrants and for equality
• Ellen White of Nanaimo - native educator and activist