Nominations Open for the 2027 Saskatchewan Order of Merit

CANADA, September 24 - Released on September 24, 2026

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province's highest honour recognizing outstanding achievement and service.

"Members of the Order of Merit are among the most accomplished people Saskatchewan has produced," Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre said. "Past recipients earned this prestigious honour by attaining extraordinary success in a wide range of fields, and by making substantial contributions to our province and country. I urge our citizens to nominate someone they know who is deserving of this special recognition." 

Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit celebrates excellence across all sectors of Saskatchewan life. Individuals are awarded this honour in recognition of their significant contributions in areas such as agriculture, business, industry, community leadership, public service, the arts, research and volunteerism.

Nominees must be current or former long-term residents of Saskatchewan. Nominations may be submitted by individuals or groups but must be for a person and not an organization. Posthumous nominations are accepted within one year of the individual's passing.

Recipients of the 2027 Saskatchewan Order of Merit will be formally invested by the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony next year. Members of the Order are recognized within the Canadian Honours System and may use the post-nominal letters S.O.M.

Deadline for nominations is November 30, 2026. Online submissions are encouraged, but nominations will also be accepted by mail, courier or in person.

To learn more or submit a nomination, visit: saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.

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