Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 17, 2005
• Invested on: October 06, 2006

Greatly admired in the corporate and voluntary sectors, Susan Patten has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to Newfoundland and Labrador. As Chair of one of the most diversified companies in the province, the A. Harvey Group of Companies, she has made major contributions to the economic growth of the region, particularly by providing stable and lasting employment opportunities for local residents. With wisdom, dedication, and generosity of spirit, she has supported organizations such as the Girl Guides of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Foundation and the Salvation Army.