Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 25, 2009
• Invested on: June 18, 2010

Ian Thom is a respected historian, author and senior curator who has contributed greatly to the understanding and appreciation of Canadian art. As a scholar, notably of the works of Emily Carr, he has promoted the artistic heritage of British Columbia and its artists. In addition, he has organized hundreds of temporary and travelling exhibits, and has published extensively on prominent Canadian artists. As a senior curator to institutions such as the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the Vancouver Art Gallery, he has made numerous acquisitions that have provided a lasting legacy for all Canadians.