VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – He gave us ICBC and the Labour Relations Board, and banned spanking in public schools. Former Premier Dave Barrett is being presented with the Order of BC today.

Eleven others are also getting the award, including former Prime Minister Kim Campbell.

Bard on the Beach founder Christopher Gaze and astronaut Robert Thirsk are also being honoured.

Mining industry pioneer Norman Keevil and Future Shop founder Hassan Khosrowshahi, both of whom have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the BC Liberals over the years, are getting the award, as well.

Click here to see all of this year’s recipients.