Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2026-04-17
Vicki Adams Willis, C.M.
Calgary, Alberta
Vicki Adams Willis is a leader in jazz dance. She has pushed the art form forward while simultaneously rediscovering and promoting the authentic roots of the genre. Co-founder and long-time artistic director of Calgary’s Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, she has advanced the arts sector in Canada and beyond with her profound and groundbreaking contributions.