The award, given to 85 individuals this year, is meant to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the country.
, widely regarded as one of the highest honours for Canadian civilians, is meant to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the country.
Ujiri, 52, is considered one of the best executives in the NBA. He was the first African-born official to become the general manager in American professional sports when he joined the Denver Nuggets front office in 2010. The Order of Canada is offered every year since 1967 under three categories: companions , officers and members.
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