Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 30, 2003
• Invested on: May 14, 2004

Over the past six decades, Vincent Tovell has made an immense contribution to Canadian radio and television. As a producer, he has had a brilliant career in broadcasting, particularly in the field of arts and history documentaries. In addition, he was the driving force behind many effective advocacy programs as he explored and articulated Canada's unique cultural identity. A dedicated volunteer, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of important cultural institutions like the Canada Council for the Arts, the Canadian Conference of the Arts and the National Theatre School.