Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 1998
- Invested on: September 23, 1999
Recognized by his peers as the best skeet shooter in the world, for eighteen years he dominated the sport in North America, shattering records with the ease of a true pro. Over the course of his career, he won nine world titles and has been named to six sports halls of fame. In his quest for perfection, he has designed special tools, modified equipment and experimented with different kinds of shot. A top instructor, he has been an inspiring coach to fellow Canadians, encouraging them to aim for excellence and target success.