Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-03-14
Scott Thornley, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Influential graphic designer Scott Thornley has played a pivotal role in our collective appreciation of art, culture, science and education. Collaborating with major private and public-sector institutions, universities and non-profit groups, he has broadened their messaging with his unique storytelling abilities, leaving a vivid imprint on our cultural and visual landscape. In recent years, he has turned his imagination to writing crime fiction, in which he has intricately woven stories rich in character and place.