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2024 Order of Nova Scotia Recipients Announced

Lieutenant-Governor
The Order of Nova Scotia medal in the form of a stylized mayflower, the provincial floral emblem, bearing the shield of arms of Nova Scotia with the crown above

The Order of Nova Scotia medal will be presented to each recipient at a ceremony in the spring. (Order of Nova Scotia)

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

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