Ron Sakamoto

By Aaron Mahoney

Highest Honour

Ron Sakamoto one of eight Albertans to receive Alberta’s highest honour

May 31, 2019 | 11:49 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2019, including one of Lethbridge’s most recognized names.

The Alberta Order of Excellence members to be invested in 2019 are:

– Robert Burrell, Sherwood Park

– Bonnie DuPont, Calgary

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– Katie Ohe, Springbank

– Ron Sakamoto, Lethbridge

– Beckie Scott, Canmore

– Malcolm Sissons, Medicine Hat

– Muriel Stanley Venne, Edmonton

– Frances Wright, Calgary

Sakamoto was born in Coaldale and raised in Medicine Hat, but he calls Lethbridge home. Since the early years, Sakamoto has been fuelled by a desire for success, the ability to work hard and sheer determination and drive in spite of obstacles or challenges.

At the age of 17, Ron’s love of music combined with his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to start The Honeycomb Club Go Go in Medicine Hat which marked the beginning of his foray into the music industry.

Later, Gold & Gold Productions was started, and his integrity and honesty allowed him to develop his company to the stature it is today. Sakamoto was the first promoter to bring the rock band Kiss to Canada, and he’s booked hundreds of artists from Roy Orbison to Shania Twain.

The Order is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System.

Lt.-Gov. Lois E. Mitchell says these extraordinary Albertans have maintained a lifelong commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others.

“Their great examples remind us of the importance of giving back and inspire us all to share our best with the world.”

The investiture ceremony will take place in Edmonton on Thursday, Oct. 17. With these eight inductees, the total membership of the Alberta Order of Excellence will stand at 181.