Donald Sobey
1957
Donald Sobey, BCom’57, was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions as a philanthropist and entrepreneur, notably for founding one of Canada’s leading awards for young artists. He is shown being presented with the award by Governor General David Johnston at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 7. The Chairman Emeritus of Empire Company Ltd. has been a visionary donor and long- time supporter of Queen’s School of Business, and is also a long-standing member of the School’s Advisory Board.