Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

For their contributions to design excellence internationally, notably by bringing their creative outlook to public spaces, and for promoting the Canadian design industry.

Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu have left an indelible mark on the global interior design industry. For more than 30 years, as founders of their own firm, they have been transforming public spaces in the luxury retail, hospitality and restaurant sectors. Now regarded as one of the top design firms in the world, they have created beautiful, timeless and modern designs, often featuring original contemporary art installations. Committed champions of this industry in Canada, they fund an annual scholarship at Ryerson University and frequently hire its graduates. As philanthropists, they have also supported initiatives for gay, lesbian and transgender youth.