Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: November 17, 2017

Alex Trebek, O.C.
Sudbury, Ontario and Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Who has set the tone of the quiz show “Jeopardy!” with his steady presence and quiet intelligence for more than 33 years? Through his iconic television work, Alex Trebek has instilled a love of learning in millions of people around the world. Off-camera, he is a champion of geographic literacy in the United States and his native Canada through his work with their respective geographic societies. Generous with his time and support, he is committed to multiple educational, environmental and humanitarian causes, notably as an ambassador for World Vision.