Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 2010
• Invested on: May 25, 2012

A playwright and mathematician, John Mighton has made unique contributions to both the performing arts and education. In his plays, he often examines how art and science enrich one another. These acclaimed works have garnered numerous awards and have been performed around the world. He is also a passionate and innovative educator, author and volunteer who founded Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies (JUMP Math). This program, which helps children and youth to learn mathematics, has developed into a national non-profit organization. Pilot projects are underway in England and South Africa, while here at home, the program has already been adopted by schools in Ontario, western Canada and in First Nations communities.