OMNI’s Madeline Ziniak appointed Member – Order of Canada

TORONTO – OMNI Television is pleased to announce that Madeline Ziniak, National Vice President of OMNI Television, is among 60 new appointments to the Order of Canada,  our country’s highest civilian honour for lifetime achievement.

The official announcement was made on July 1 by Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date.

As Member of the Order of Canada (C.M.) - a designation which recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity - Madeline was cited for “her contributions as the major driving force behind the development and growth of multilingual and multicultural television in Canada.”

Madeline has received numerous community, government and industry related honours for her dedication throughout her career.  In 2001, she was named to the Order of Ontario, in recognition of her commitment to multiculturalism and its expression through television.

About OMNI Television

As well as specializing in Canadian multilingual/multicultural programming, OMNI carries well-known International series and films. OMNI Television is a part of Rogers Broadcasting Limited., a division of Rogers Communications Inc. which is a diversified Canadian communications and media company.  For more information, visit www.OMNItv.ca