A Vaughan lawyer and real estate developer and Richmond Hill social justice advocate are among 29 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2024.
Rudolph Bratty of Concord is founding partner of Brattys LLP and is the founder of The Remington Group, a real estate development firm.
"Developing residential communities, commercial properties, and retail centres, he became known as “the man who built Toronto.” One of his notable achievements is the award-winning Downtown Markham project, which revitalized the area, bringing in 10,000 residents and 16,000 employees," according an Ontario government news release.
Mina Mawani of Richmond Hill is "a transformative leader and fierce advocate for inclusion, equity, and social justice in Toronto and beyond," the release said.
Mawani "has championed initiatives that aim to break down barriers and empower individuals. Her legacy is one of service and dedication to improving the lives of Ontario’s most marginalized and vulnerable communities."
Mawani is the CEO of Dixon Hall, a multi-service non-profit agency creating lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto’s Downtown East. She was recognized by Bold Vision as one of the most influential women leaders and visionaries in Canada.
Ontario Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont announced the recipients of the recognition that is "reserved for exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact in our province, country and the world. Members of the Order embody the finest qualities of our province, come from all walks of life and represent many fields of endeavour, including public service, medicine, skilled trades, business, technology, mining, sports, the arts, health care, science and many more."
"The 2024 appointees to the Order of Ontario have enriched the lives of countless people in our province and well beyond,” said Dumont in a news release. “Together, they have attained the highest level of excellence in many fields, and may we all be inspired by their remarkable contributions.”
The full list of the 2024 Order of Ontario appointees:
- Zanana Akande
- Martin Antony
- Hon. Todd L. Archibald
- Lise Bourgeois
- Rudolph Bratty
- Marilyn Denis
- Nick Di Donato
- Brian Dunne
- Diane Dupuy
- Jeremy Freeman
- Vivek Goel
- Brian Gover
- Margery Holman
- Royson James
- Kevin Junor
- Catherine Karakatsanis
- Winston Kassim
- Danielle Lussier
- Alejandro Marangoni
- Mina Mawani
- Howard Ovens
- Jeanne-Lucille Pattison
- Poonam Puri
- Elizabeth Richer
- Jean Seely
- Walied Soliman
- Juliana Sprott
- Jennifer Suess
- Joseph Vitale
The appointees will be invested at a future ceremony in Toronto.
“On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I extend my congratulations to all appointees being honoured,” said Michael Ford, minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “These remarkably dedicated individuals exemplify the spirit and achievements that make Ontario a great place to live. We commend their invaluable contributions and express our gratitude for everything they do to help build a stronger, more vibrant Ontario.”
Order of Ontario nominations for 2025 are being accepted until Monday, March 31. Learn more about the Order of Ontario and how to nominate someone here. Appointments are made on the recommendation of an independent advisory council based on the merit of accomplishments of nominees put forward by members of the public.
More than 900 individuals have been appointed to the Order of Ontario since it was established in 1986.
