Creative PR

Stuart McLean, the host of the CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

Chosen by an independent panel based on nominations from the public, the order has three levels of membership — companion, officer and member.

Created in 1967, Canada’s System of Honours recognizes outstanding individuals for their dedication, bravery, valour and sustained contributions to our country. These honours are presented, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, during ceremonies held at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, and at the Citadelle of Quebec.

The awards will be presented by the Governor General at a ceremony at a later date.

Congratulations to Stuart from Creative PR!

Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe, is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist and humorist.

Named CBC’s Best Program of the Year in 2006, and Best Network Music and Performance Weekly Program in 2005, 2006 and 2007,  The Vinyl Cafe is a mix of music and spoken word.  Humorous fiction and short, whimsical essays paired with performances from both up-and-coming and established singer-songwriters.  Many of the shows are recorded live in front of an audience.

More than 700,000 people listen to The Vinyl Cafe every weekend on CBC Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio and on a growing number of Public Radio stations in the United States. The program is also broadcast on an occasional basis on the BBC. (more…)