Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Royal Roads conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Anthony von Mandl, founder and CEO of the Mark Anthony Group of Companies.

Von Mandl is the founder of Mission Hill Winery and is credited with pioneering high-end winemaking in the Okanagan Valley, putting the region on the global map. He was at the forefront of organic winemaking in Canada, and his move to transition all his wineries to completely organic status garnered international attention. His philanthropic efforts support varied and numerous causes including the arts, education, and health research.

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