Three Calgary philanthropists receiving Alberta Order of Excellence
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Geoff Cumming, Brian Felesky and Stephanie Felesky of Calgary have been named as part of the list of inductees for 2025.
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Cumming, a University of Calgary Alumnus and philanthropist, is well-known for his historic $100 million donation to the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine.
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Brian and Stephanie Felesky have each contributed to the community through different initiatives and sitting on many boards in Calgary, where they've received many awards for their philanthropic efforts. Additionally, Brian served as a founding member for Awali, an Alberta-based initiative that worked with the Aga Khan Foundation to support teacher development in East Africa.
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Also recieving the award is John Scott of Longview, south of Calgary. Scott has played a major role in placing southern Alberta on the radar for many big-budget movie and TV productions. He was also a Top 7 Over 70 winner in 2023, inducted into the Canadian Stunts Hall of fame in 2022, and was recognized by the Global Production Awards for Location of the Year.
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The ceremony will take place in Edmonton in October. With the new additions, this will bring the total members in the Alberta Order of Excellence to 229.
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Albertans also receiving honours include Sine Chadi, John Day and Doug Stollery of Edmonton, Nichole Neubauer of Medicine Hat, and Lyn Radford of Red Deer.
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The order recognizes exceptional service and achievement in a variety of fields, and is part of the Canadian Honours System. It celebrates Albertans whose leadership, innovation and dedication have played a role in Alberta's identity and future.
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Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Salma Lakhani, said the Alberta Order of Excellence has recognized individuals who have been making transformative contributions to the province since 1979.
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