Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: May 13, 2016

For his contributions to curling as an athlete, mentor and builder of the sport.

Russ Howard has helped raise the profile of curling in Canada and around the world. A legendary athlete, he is a two-time Canadian and world champion and a 2006 Olympic gold medallist. Known for his emphatic “hurry hard” on the ice, he also invented the Free Guard Zone, a rule that added strategy and excitement to the game. He shares his passion for the game as a coach and mentor, a popular broadcaster and a supporter of many charitable causes.