Doctor of Education
(honoris causa) DEd
Jennifer Jones, OM, MSM, BA, LLB, Olympic Champion, Lawyer, Broadcaster. Jennifer Jones is one of the most decorated and admired athletes in Canadian sports history, a six-time national curling champion, two-time world champion, and Olympic gold medalist. Her remarkable career on the ice is matched by her accomplishments as a lawyer, motivational speaker, sports broadcaster, community advocate, and proud mother.
Jones cemented her legacy in 2014 when she led the first women’s curling team to an undefeated Olympic gold medal, a feat that remains unmatched. Her strategic brilliance, fierce competitiveness, and unwavering composure under pressure have led her to be recognized as the greatest female skip in Canadian history, and the top overall curler, in a national TSN poll of sportscasters, reporters, and elite curlers.
In addition to her curling success, Jones has had a dynamic and multifaceted career beyond sport. She earned her law degree and practiced as a lawyer before shifting her focus to motivational speaking and television broadcasting, where she continues to engage audiences with her story of resilience, leadership, and personal growth. As a gifted communicator, she brings authenticity and optimism to everything she does.
Throughout her life, Jones has remained deeply committed to giving back. She has served on numerous volunteer boards and participated in community initiatives that support youth, sport, and women’s empowerment. In recognition of her exceptional impact, she has received several prestigious honours, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada, the King’s Coronation Medal, and the Order of Manitoba.
Even as she announced her retirement from team play in 2024 after a storied career, Jones continues to inspire. She exemplifies how to lead with strength, live with purpose, and lift others along the way, especially in the role that means the most to her: being a loving and devoted mother.