Honourary Director named to the Order of Canada
PGA of Canada Honourary Director Brian Williams was recently named to the Order of Canada.
The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and service to the country.
This past July, Williams was the Master of Ceremonies at the PGA of Canada’s Centennial Celebration.
“What a great honour bestowed upon Brian Williams,” says PGA of Canada CEO, Gary Bernard. “On behalf all 3,800 PGA of Canada members, I would like to congratulate him,” adding, “it makes me tremendously proud that a PGA Honourary Director has been recognized for a lifetime of achievements.”
Born in Winnipeg, Williams, a 30-year sports broadcasting veteran, reported on his first Olympic Games at the 1976 Summer Games from Montreal. He has covered every high-profile sporting event around the globe, including the NHL, Major League Baseball, PGA TOUR, Canadian and World Figure Skating Championships, World Cup Skiing, Pan Am Games and Commonwealth Games.
Williams was recognized for his exceptional efforts at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with a Gemini Award as Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program and was named Outstanding Broadcaster by Sports Media Canada.
PGA of Canada member Mike Weir became a member of the Order of Canada in 2009.
The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Chosen by an independent panel based on nominations from the public, the order has three levels of membership — companion, officer and member.
The awards will be presented by the Governor General at a ceremony at a later date.
The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and service to the country.
This past July, Williams was the Master of Ceremonies at the PGA of Canada’s Centennial Celebration.
“What a great honour bestowed upon Brian Williams,” says PGA of Canada CEO, Gary Bernard. “On behalf all 3,800 PGA of Canada members, I would like to congratulate him,” adding, “it makes me tremendously proud that a PGA Honourary Director has been recognized for a lifetime of achievements.”
Born in Winnipeg, Williams, a 30-year sports broadcasting veteran, reported on his first Olympic Games at the 1976 Summer Games from Montreal. He has covered every high-profile sporting event around the globe, including the NHL, Major League Baseball, PGA TOUR, Canadian and World Figure Skating Championships, World Cup Skiing, Pan Am Games and Commonwealth Games.
Williams was recognized for his exceptional efforts at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with a Gemini Award as Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program and was named Outstanding Broadcaster by Sports Media Canada.
PGA of Canada member Mike Weir became a member of the Order of Canada in 2009.
The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.
Chosen by an independent panel based on nominations from the public, the order has three levels of membership — companion, officer and member.
The awards will be presented by the Governor General at a ceremony at a later date.