Three UBC Faculty of Medicine community members—Drs. Ruth Grunau, Robin Love and John Yee—have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition.
They are among 15 exceptional people receiving the Order in 2025. The honour is bestowed annually in recognition of outstanding provincial, national or international impact.
“As Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, and in my role as the Crown’s representative, it is a profound privilege to recognize 15 outstanding individuals being welcomed into the order,” said the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, B.C’s Lieutenant Governor and Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia. “Their dedication, compassion and vision have left a lasting mark on communities across our province. By lifting others and leading with purpose, they are helping to shape a stronger, more inclusive British Columbia for generations to come.”
This year’s Faculty of Medicine recipients include:
Dr. Ruth Grunau, a professor emeritus in the department of pediatrics, is recognized for her pioneering research that has transformed global understanding and care of infant pain, advancing neonatal health of infants born very pre-term and shaping clinical practices worldwide.
Dr. Robin Love, a clinical professor in the department of family practice, is recognized for his visionary leadership and mentorship, while transforming palliative care and inspiring a global standard of compassionate, equitable end-of-life care.
Dr. John Yee, an associate professor in the department of surgery, is recognized for his life-saving leadership in lung transplantation and cancer screening, delivering world-class care and hope to patients in B.C.
“Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Order of British Columbia,” said B.C. Premier David Eby. “Every one of you has made life better for your fellow British Columbians through your leadership, innovation and advocacy. Your contributions inspire all of us to do great things and give back to our communities.”
The appointees will be invested at a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.