Toronto (December 18, 2024) – The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) congratulates its President Tricia Smith on her promotion to Officer of the Order of Canada. Tricia was first appointed to the Order of Canada in 2010.
“We are extremely proud that Tricia has been promoted to an Officer of the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada Mary Simon. Tricia deserves this honor for her tireless contributions and passion for championing the transformative power of sport from coast to coast. The Canadian Olympic Committee is grateful for the incredible work Tricia has done for the COC and the Canadian sport system and its athletes at all levels of play.”
– David Shoemaker, CEO and Secretary General, Canadian Olympic Committee
“I feel immense honor to be promoted to an officer in the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon. I am so privileged to have sport be such a part of my life and then to be able to play a volunteer role to help share this experience. Sports can teach, inspire and bring us together like nothing else. I am proud to share this honor with my colleagues and all those who have been part of my sporting journey. »
– Tricia Smith, President of the Canadian Olympic Committee
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