Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 2010
• Invested on: May 27, 2011

For over 40 years, Hal O'Leary has helped to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities. He is the founder of the National Sports Centre for the Disabled, one of North America's largest therapeutic recreational organizations and the training ground for many international paralympic athletes. He also developed adaptive ski techniques, equipment and programs to accommodate various disabilities. He is the author of two influential instruction manuals on adaptive skiing and has travelled extensively to assist in developing adaptive ski programs and schools all over the world.