Province Announces Five New Order of Nova Scotia Recipient.
Five Nova Scotians who have made significant contributions in a broad range of fields – including the arts, heritage, philanthropy, business, education and public service – have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.
Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names of the order’s newest members today, December 23.
“On behalf of The King and all Nova Scotians, I am delighted to announce the 2024 appointments to the Order of Nova Scotia,” said Lt.-Gov. Savage. “These Nova Scotians have made exemplary contributions and enhanced the social fabric and identity of Nova Scotia and Canada across diverse fields.”
The 2024 recipients are:
- Afua Cooper, Halifax: author, historian, poet and educator; recognized for her study of Black Canadian life and her role as a mentor and academic
- J. Michael MacDonald, Halifax: former chief justice; recognized for his service to the law and public service
- Allan Marble, Halifax: biomedical engineer, genealogist and medical historian; recognized for his diverse contributions to heritage and biomedical engineering, and as the author of multiple books
- Joseph Shannon, Port Hawkesbury; philanthropist and entrepreneur; recognized for his contributions to business and commerce, and philanthropic generosity
- Robert Sobey, Stellarton: philanthropist, patron of the arts and corporate leader; recognized for supporting the visual arts and access to higher education.
An investiture ceremony will be held at Government House in the spring, when Lt-Gov. Savage will present the new members with their insignia and appointment scroll.
Quick Facts:
- the Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour in the Province of Nova Scotia, recognizing people in many fields of endeavour who have distinguished themselves and made lasting contributions
- 126 members have been invested into the Order of Nova Scotia since it was established in June 2001
- appointments to the order are made by the lieutenant-governor on the recommendation of an independent advisory council
Additional Resources:
More information on the order is available at: https://novascotia.ca/iga/order.asp
Source : Provincial Release
