Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: September 06, 2018

Dianne Kipnes, C.M. and Irving Kipnes, C.M., A.O.E.
Edmonton, Alberta

Dianne and Irving Kipnes have translated their professional success into lasting contributions to the arts, health care and education. Having experienced their share of health challenges, they provided inspirational leadership and support for advancing research and medical care in Alberta. Moreover, their patronage of the arts has benefited both the local and national scenes; notably, their transformational gift to the National Arts Centre’s recent refurbishment culminated in the Kipnes Lantern, an architectural marvel that serves as a “beacon for the performing arts in Canada.”