| Order of Ottawa | |
| Awarded By: | the Mayor of Ottawa |
| Established: | 2012 |
| Eligibility: | Residents of Ottawa |
| Criteria: | Recognition of citizens for a high level of achievement and significant contributions to the city |
| Founder: | Jim Watson |
| Head Title: | Mayor |
| Head: | Mark Sutcliffe |
| Total: | 165 |
The Order of Ottawa is a municipal order awarded to residents of the city of Ottawa. Instituted in 2012, the order is administered by the incumbent mayor of Ottawa for a high level of achievement and significant contributions to the city.
The order was established in 2012 by then-mayor Jim Watson to recognize achievement by citizens of Ottawa in various fields.[1] Any resident of Ottawa who has made significant contributions to the community through career and volunteer work is eligible.[2]
Recipients of the order receive a medal bearing the city's coat of arms on a green and blue ribbon, echoing the colours of the civic flag.[1]
Since its inception in 2012, the following notable individuals have received the order:[3]