Stuart McLean, OC, LLD, will be honoured for his unique contribution to Canadian cultural life and his commitment to the education of young journalists. An award-winning journalist himself — as well as an author and humourist — McLean is the host of The Vinyl Café, a long-running variety show on CBC Radio.
He is also professor emeritus at Ryerson University, where he served as director of the broadcast division of the School of Journalism.