

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Voices of Distinction
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for Voices of Distinction, a panel discussion with local women who have received the Order of Canada. 

The Order of Canada is one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Established in 1967, it recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Canada, whether in their communities, across the nation, or around the world. Appointees are celebrated for a lifetime of achievement, service, and impact in fields such as the arts, education, science, public service, business, social justice, health, and community leadership.

To be appointed to the Order of Canada is to be recognized not only for professional excellence, but for sustained commitment to improving the lives of others. It honours courage, innovation, generosity, and the quiet, consistent work of building a better Canada.

Having eight women from Stratford and the surrounding area who hold this distinction is a remarkable testament to the depth of leadership, contribution, and influence within our own community. 

Were excited to have a number of these women join us for this free event, including Jean Aitcheson, Seana McKenna, Loreena McKennitt, Patricia O'Malley and Diane Sims. Moderating the conversation will be Judy Maddren, who has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for her charitable work organizing charity readings of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol across Canada.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/voices-of-distinction/200029750214533
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, nonprofit, art, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.iriscollective.ca/event-details/voices-of-distinction?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=stratford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Stratford
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Stratford Public Library
- **lat**: 43.37094
- **long**: -80.98507
- **full address**: Stratford Public Library, 19 St Andrew St, Stratford, ON N5A 1A2, Canada

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Iris Collective Stratford (https://allevents.in/org/iris-collective-stratford/25300966)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Stratford Public Library, 19 St Andrew St, Stratford, ON N5A 1A2, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Iris Collective Stratford
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, health-wellness, nonprofit, art, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Voices of Distinction ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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