Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2010
• Invested on: September 16, 2011

For more than 35 years, Ollie Currie has supported competitive swimming in Canada. A dedicated volunteer, she has given countless hours to serve as manager of Canadian swim teams competing at the World Aquatic Games, the Pan-Am Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. She has also managed Canadian Paralympic swimmers, supporting the team at three Paralympic Games. Highly regarded as a mentor to athletes, coaches and administrators, she has also served on the boards of various sports organizations, and was appointed chef de mission to the 1994 World Aquatic Championships.