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Overview Eligibility Nominations, Forms and Deadlines The Insignia and Motto 2018 Appointees 2021 Appointees 2023 Appointees
Officer

  1.  A member of the laity of the diocese or a retired member of the clergy of the diocese who has served in an exemplary volunteer capacity for the diocese and/or Anglican Church of Canada for a significant period. In the case of clergy such time having been in retirement not active service.

  2. They must be nominated by a member of the diocese and supported by four other members of the diocese. All five being from different parishes and at least two of whom are active clergy of the diocese.

  3. Nominees must accept their nomination, be willing to have their names recorded in the Register of the Order, and consent to publicity of their investiture including publication of their photograph.

  4. Posthumous nominations are not accepted. Death of a nominee after the nomination has been accepted by the Council and approved by the Bishop shall not be considered posthumous.

  5. Other than the two appointed by the Bishop, there can be no more than four appointments in an Order cycle.

Member

  1. A member of the laity of the diocese is one who has served in a volunteer capacity in the parish, and/or a number of parishes (on committees, parish councils, in special outreach, parish activities), and/or at diocesan level for a significant period of time.

  2. Only one person may be nominated by each parish in an Order cycle. The candidate’s name is to be submitted to the Bishop’s office by the incumbent of that parish on behalf of the parish. If there is no incumbent, then the candidate’s name shall be submitted by the Bishop’s warden.

  3. Nominees must accept their nomination, be willing to have their names recorded in the Register of the Order, and consent to publicity of their investiture including publication of their photograph.

  4. Posthumous nominations are not accepted. Death of a nominee after the nomination has been accepted by the Council and approved by the Bishop, shall not be considered posthumous.

  5. Besides the five personally appointed by the Bishop, there can be no more than one appointment per parish in any Order cycle.

Honorary Officer

  1. Is a person who is not a member of the diocese and who may not or may not be a Christian, and who has served the local or wider community in an exemplary fashion in accordance with the ideals of this diocese and for a considerable time.

  2. The award is appointed by the Bishop and only one is permitted in any Order cycle.

Honorary Member

  1. A lay person who is not a member of the diocese, and who may or may not be a Christian, and who has served in an exemplary capacity their local or regional community in accordance with the ideals of this diocese for a considerable time. 

  2. The award is within the gift of the bishop and only three are permitted in any Order cycle.

Clergy and Paid Staff

The premise of the Order is primarily to recognize lay people who have given their time and talents to the ministry and ideals of the diocese without monetary compensation. It honours volunteers. Parish or diocesan staffs who are paid are not eligible for nomination resulting from their paid position. However, if they perform volunteer service that is

  1. clearly outside their paid employment

  2. sufficient for them to be nominated

such a nomination will be considered. This exception must be noted in the nomination.

There is also one exception for clergy. Retired clergy who are members of the diocese (while active they may or may not been licenced in this diocese) and have been engaged in significant volunteer endeavours for the wider church or society, are eligible for nomination to the rank of officer. This must have been for a significant time post retirement.