Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 22, 2019
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Slava Corn, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Slava Corn is a foundational figure in gymnastics. Active and influential as a coach, judge and administrator for over 50 years, she has increased technical expertise in the discipline, supported athletes’ education and training, and modernized competition formats. Through her pioneering terms as the first woman to serve as both president of Gymnastics Canada and vice-president of the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, she has advanced the sport nationally and globally. A strong promoter of ethical conduct and gender equity, she has advocated for both in the wider sporting world.