2018 Convention Distinguished Citizen: Sharon Downey Johnston

[INDIANAPOLIS, July 20, 2018]—Dr. Sharon Downey Johnston was one of three members of Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity named a Distinguished Citizen at Alpha Gamma Delta’s 50th International Convention, June 29, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. More than 800 Alpha Gamma Delta collegiate and alumnae members were in attendance.

Johnston, a resident of Quebec, Canada, was selected as an Alpha Gamma Delta Distinguished Citizen in the field of advocacy. She is a psychiatric occupational therapist, published author and the wife of David Johnston, the 28th Governor General of Canada. In 2010, She was awarded the Companion of the Order of Canada—the highest civilian honor given. She was initiated into the Tau Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta at the University of Toronto in 1962.

The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented to Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae who have made exceptional and outstanding contributions in their professions or in civic, organizational, cultural or charitable work. Alpha Gamma Delta was one of the first fraternity/sorority groups to honor alumnae in this way by establishing the Distinguished Citizen Award. 

About Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta is an international women's fraternity that promotes academic excellence, philanthropic giving, ongoing leadership, personal development and—above all—a spirit of loving sisterhood. Guided by our Purpose, members of Alpha Gamma Delta strive to improve their lives, the lives of those around them and the communities in which they live. Together, we continually work to: Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. Learn more at alphagammadelta.org.