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Overview
The Alberta Order of Excellence was created in 1979, with the first investiture in 1981. The Lieutenant Governor, as the King’s representative, invests members into the Alberta Order of Excellence at a special ceremony at Government House in Edmonton.
The Alberta Order of Excellence is the highest honour the Province of Alberta can bestow on a citizen and takes precedence over any other provincial honour or award. The Alberta Order of Excellence is on the Canadian Honours Order of Precedence, meaning its members are entitled to wear the insignia as approved by the Governor of General of Canada.
Members of the Order are entitled to use the post nominals AOE.
The Alberta Order of Excellence recognizes Albertans from all fields of endeavour and backgrounds. Members of the Order's contributions have formed - and continue to advance - the province’s history and place in Canada and throughout the world.
Members inducted in 2024
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Members of the Alberta Order of Excellence
Member impact ranges from medicine, science, engineering, law, and business to politics, education, community service, agriculture and the arts. All member's contributions have made an outstanding impact within the province, country or worldwide.
In focus
Nominate a remarkable Albertan from your community for consideration to receive the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Members are inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence by the Lieutenant Governor at a special investiture ceremony hosted annually at Government House in Edmonton.
Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta serves as the Chancellor of the Alberta Order of Excellence. Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE, B.Sc. is Alberta's 19th Lieutenant Governor.
Photo gallery
Photos from the Alberta Order of Excellence investiture ceremonies throughout the years and official portraits.
Latest news
October 17, 2024
Alberta's best receive province's highest honour
Eight remarkable Albertans are being recognized with the Alberta Order of Excellence.
June 6, 2024
Eight Albertans to receive Alberta’s highest honour
Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2024.
October 19, 2023
Alberta’s best receive province’s highest honour
Eight remarkable Albertans are being recognized and celebrated with the Alberta Order of Excellence.
June 22, 2023
Eight Albertans to receive Alberta’s highest honour
Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2023.
January 5, 2023
Nominations open for Alberta’s highest honour
Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Contact
Gayle Stannard
Executive Director, The Alberta Order of Excellence
Phone: 780-449-0517
Toll free: 310-0000
Email: [email protected]