Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: August 25, 2017

Robert J. Sawyer is renowned internationally for his science fiction writing. His works
ground futurism in hard scientific fact, while showcasing Canadian achievements and
culture. Winner of the top three genre awards for Hominids, The Terminal Experiment
and Mindscan, he is an inspirational mentor to numerous aspiring writers. A powerful
and engaging speaker, he is well respected by scientists and his input as a futurist has
been sought out repeatedly for conferences held by such organizations as NASA and
the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute.