Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: September 12, 2014

For her contributions in remodelling the Banff Centre into one of the leading arts, culture, training and educational institutions in Canada.


Mary Hofstetter is a visionary arts administrator highly regarded for her leadership of the Banff Centre. Under her guidance, the centre’s programming and facilities were expanded to include multidisciplinary programming, such as Aboriginal leadership, mathematics and mountain culture. She also established partnerships with cultural organizations across the country to broaden the centre’s reach. The Canadian Arts Summit, the Stratford Festival, the Shaw Festival and Sheridan College, among others, have also benefited from her time and talents.