Order of Vaughan Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence
Eleven outstanding individuals honoured for their lasting contributions to the community
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Order of Vaughan, the City of Vaughan has honoured 11 outstanding individuals whose lasting contributions have helped shape the community.
Mayor Steven Del Duca presided over the 2026 Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony at Vaughan City Hall on Nov. 10, recognizing community leaders whose dedication and efforts have helped make Vaughan a great place to live, work and visit.
The 2026 Order of Vaughan was awarded to the following 10 remarkable individuals for their pivotal role in shaping the community:
- Al Doria – Athletics category
- Charles Camilleri – Accessibility category
- Domenic Gurreri – Philanthropy category
- Ellen Contardi – Accessibility category
- Dr. Ehsan Khan – Health and Wellness category
- The Hon. Giuseppina D’Agostino – Public Service category
- Joseph Gulizia – Health and Wellness category
- Naomi Jules – Not-For-Profit category
- Rabbi N. Daniel Korobkin – Spirituality category
- Dr. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano – Education category
New this year, in celebration of the Order of Vaughan’s 10th anniversary, the City introduced the Legacy Award, a new posthumous recognition honouring individuals whose enduring contributions helped shape Vaughan.
The 2026 Legacy Award was awarded to former Mayor Lorna D. Jackson in the Public Service category.
“It was an honour to preside over the 10th anniversary Order of Vaughan investiture ceremony and celebrate the exceptional individuals whose service and leadership have helped shape our city,” said Mayor Steven Del Duca. “This year, we proudly recognized 10 remarkable appointees and introduced the inaugural Order of Vaughan Legacy Award, presented to former Mayor Lorna D. Jackson for her enduring contributions to Vaughan. Congratulations to all of this year’s honourees, and thank you for the positive difference you have made in our community.”
The Order of Vaughan was created in 2016 as part of the City’s 25th anniversary celebrations to recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to Vaughan’s civic life. Since its inception, 91 individuals have been invested in the Order of Vaughan.
To learn more about the Order of Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan.
READ THIS NEWS RELEASE IN THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES:
