Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

John E. Peller, O.C.
Grimsby, Ontario

The grandson of a Hungarian immigrant, John Peller embodies the values that define Canadian citizenship. As the president and CEO of Andrew Peller Ltd., he oversaw the significant growth of the family business, which is now thriving in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. By producing premium-quality wines that are renowned internationally, he has transformed the way the Canadian wine industry is perceived by consumers around the world. Nationally, he upholds his family’s philosophy of giving back to the community through philanthropy, volunteering and improving the quality of life for all Canadians.