Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 8, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant is known as a compassionate yet uncompromising artist. His songs speak to the struggles and strength of the human spirit and draw our attention to issues such as human rights and the environment. They have garnered him the most East Coast Music Awards ever given to a solo artist, and they have been recorded by internationally acclaimed musicians. With many albums to his credit, he recorded his latest entirely in French, a tribute to his Acadian heritage. Generous with his time and talent, he raises funds and awareness for various causes, helps direct the Songwriters Association of Canada and serves as a spokesperson for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).