Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 1996
• Invested on: November 13, 1996

Faced with the reality of decimated fish stocks, he took innovative steps to ensure continued operation at his processing plants, enabling them to make the vital transition from production to marketing. Sensitive to the plight of displaced fishery workers and Newfoundland's economic situation, he has advocated effectively for skills retraining programs, becoming a model of corporate responsibility for industry leaders to follow.