This year's list of recipients appointed to the Order of Canada was finally revealed on Wednesday, showcasing a select group of Canadians who've made lasting contributions to their communities.

"Members of the Order of Canada are builders of hope for a better future," Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said in a news release. "Each in their own way, they broaden the realm of possibilities and inspire others to continue pushing its boundaries."

Established in 1967, more than 8,000 Canadians have been appointed to the country's highest order.

This year will see 88 new appointments, including top university professors and one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Here's a look at some of the most notable names this year.

Ryan Reynolds, O.C., O.B.C.

Best known for his on-screen presence that captivated worldwide audiences, Reynolds has supported Canadian causes including Water First Education, Covenant House Vancouver and Sick Kids Foundation, and co-founded initiatives to increase opportunities for under-represented groups.

Maureen Ann Jennings, O.C

An author known for her historical crime novels, which led to the long-running Canadian TV show Murdoch Mysteries, Jennings is a mentor to fellow writers and received the Grandmaster Award from Crime Writers of Canada.

Scott Oake, C.M., O.M.

A longtime sports broadcaster for CBC Sports, Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, Oake is an advocate for addiction recovery. He also co-founded the Bruce and Anne Oake Memorial Foundation and the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, which serve marginalized populations across Canada.

Steve Murphy

A former CTV News anchor, Murphy's regional and national broadcasting career earned recognition as the top-rated dinnertime newscast in the Maritimes. He the host of the Christmas Daddies and annual IWK Telethon for Children fundraisers.

Pinchas Gutter, C.M.

Gutter is a renowned Holocaust educator, recognized for his promotion of transformational dialogue on human rights and revered for his volunteer service. He has been featured in the virtual reality films that expose the horrors of the concentration camps, and his memoir is taught in classrooms across Canada.

Christiane Rousseau, O.C., O.Q.

Christiane Rousseau was the driving force behind the International Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth in 2013, which highlighted the role of mathematics in tackling global challenges. She lobbied UNESCO to have March 14 declared the "International Day of Mathematics," which she is working to have celebrated in every school on the planet.

Randy Lennox, O.C.

A leader of prominent music, media and entertainment companies such as Universal Music Canada and Bell Media, Lennox created innovative businesses dedicated to showcasing Canadian talent on the international stage.

Here is the full list:

Companion

Pierre Boivin -- Montreal (This is a promotion within the order.)

Officers

Stephen Aaron Arshinoff -- Toronto

Sylvia Beth Bashevkin -- Toronto

Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta -- Toronto

Ronald Frank Burnett -- Vancouver (This is a promotion within the order.)

Stan Douglas -- Vancouver

Dafna Debora Gladman -- Toronto

Carlton Lloyd Gyles -- Guelph, Ont.

Nada Jabado -- Montreal

Maureen Ann Jennings -- Toronto

Dominique Alice Lemieux, O.C. (deceased) -- Saint-Etienne-de-Bolton, Que.

Randy Lennox -- Oakville, Ont.

Tania Murray Li -- Toronto

Marco Antonio Marra -- Vancouver

David Richard McCann -- Vancouver

Jeffrey John McDonnell -- Vernon, B.C.

Derek Muir -- Grimsby, Ont.

Stanley Nattel -- Montreal

General Walter John Natynczyk (retired) -- Hartington, Ont.

Lesley E. Paulette -- Smith's Landing First Nation, Fitzgerald, Alta.

Heather Rankin -- Mabou, Cape Breton, N.S.

Ryan Reynolds -- Vancouver and New York

Christiane Rousseau -- Mont-Saint-Gregoire, Que.

Tricia Catherine Smith -- Vancouver (This is a promotion within the order.)

George A. Trusler -- Toronto

Members

Ruth Elsie Abernethy -- Wellesley, Ont.

Donald Alder -- Vancouver

Vincent Asselin -- Montreal

Orland Arthur Backstrom -- Winnipeg

Louise A. MacCallum and Michael A. Barnstijn -- Guelph, Ont.

Barry Kenneth Blanchard -- Canmore, Alta.

John Anthony Boeckh -- Westmount, Que.

Nicole Bourque-Bouchier -- Fort McMurray, Alta.

Maureen Constance Boyd -- Ottawa

Sandy Howard Buchman -- Toronto

James Kevin Cameron -- Lethbridge, Alta.

David A. Chitayat -- Toronto

Stacy Churchill -- Toronto

Colin Roswell Clarke -- Oakville, Ont.

Fabienne Colas -- Carignan, Que.

Felix J. E. Comeau -- Mississauga, Ont.

Carol Ann Cowan-Levine -- Toronto, Ontario

Donald A. Dippo -- Comox, B.C.

Mariette Doduck -- Vancouver

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif -- Montreal

Morna Edmundson -- Vancouver

Roy Douglas Elliott -- Elliot Lake, Ont.

Pyarali Gulamani Nanji -- Toronto

Pinchas Gutter -- Toronto

Daniel A. Haas -- Toronto

Aura Kagan -- Thornhill, Ont.

Jean-Pierre Kingsley -- Ottawa

Isolde Lagace -- Montreal

Andre Bernard Lalonde -- Ottawa

Jeanne Brigitte Lehman -- Edmonton

Karen Levine -- Toronto

John Donald Longhurst -- Winnipeg

Irving Ludmer -- Montreal

Lorin Jean MacDonald -- Toronto

Kevin Ray Martin -- Edmonton

Louis Menard -- Montreal

Kenneth Leslie Mould -- Winnipeg

Wendy Muckle -- Ottawa

Steve Murphy -- Halifax

Vijayakumar Murty -- Toronto

Scott Oake -- Winnipeg

Barbara Jean Perry -- Oshawa, Ont.

Diane Marie Pitre -- Campbellton, N.B.

Michael J. Prince -- Victoria

Julia Berger Reitman -- Montreal

Bernard Paul Richard -- Cap-Pele, N.B.

Richard Rose -- Toronto

Greg Ryan -- Toronto

Chloe Sainte-Marie -- Montreal

Guy Saint-Jacques -- Saint-Lambert, Que.

Walter Schneider -- Toronto

Joseph A. Schwarcz -- Montreal

Charles Clayton Scott -- Banff, Alta.

Sam D. Shemie -- Montreal

Diane Patricia Helen Sims -- Stratford, Ont.

Valerie Sue Tarasuk -- Toronto

Tirajeh Tehranchian -- Toronto

Gabriel David Tuccaro -- Fort Chipewyan, Alta.

Jean Turmel -- Montreal, Que.

Ajay K. Virmani -- Oakville, Ont.

Allan Douglas George Wade -- Duncan, B.C.

Mark Zuehlke -- Victoria

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With files from The Canadian Press