Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 29, 2004
- Invested on: September 09, 2005
Takashi Murakami has drawn on his creativity and multicultural experience to elevate food preparation to an art form. This award-winning chef has presented our culinary identity and promoted our products on the world stage in many competitions. He has also served as a coach for Culinary Team Canada and has shared his passion and high standards with countless young people who have apprenticed in his kitchen. A warm-hearted man, he has shown great dedication to Share Our Strength Winnipeg, an organization that raises funds for hunger relief and nutrition education programs.