Governor General Mary Simon and John Peller
Governor General Mary Simon and John Peller named an officer of the order of Canada.
A toast to John Peller, as the Canadian wine legend was named as an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Peller is the grandson of Andrew Peller, who founded the hugely successful wine company Andrew Peller Ltd. in 1927. John Peller took over as president and CEO in 1989, and has since massively expanded the operation in BC, Ontario and Nova Scotia, while simultaneously creating some of the highest quality wines from Canada.
Peller was presented with the honour by Governor General Mary Simon at an investiture ceremony in Ottawa on Dec. 1, 2022.
Officers are appointed “… for achievement and merit of a high degree, especially service to Canada or to humanity at large.”
Peller was named to the Order of Canada for continually upholding his family’s tradition of philanthropy, and also for for his work in helping Canada build a world-class wine industry.
“By producing premium-quality wines that are internationally renowned, he has transformed the way the Canadian wine industry is perceived by consumers around the world,” the award states.
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community, and service to the nation.