Call for Nominations for the Order of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate exceptional members of their community for the Order of Nova Scotia.

The order is the province’s highest honour and recognizes outstanding citizens for making significant and lasting contributions to their communities. Past recipients have included a Nobel Prize laureate, academics, athletes, volunteers, advocates and artists.

“As the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, I encourage Nova Scotians to nominate someone who they believe has gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others or who have excelled in their field of endeavour,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “Our province’s highest honour is a wonderful means by which to recognize these exemplary deeds and actions.”

Nominations will be accepted by mail, fax or email until March 18. Nomination forms are available at Access Nova Scotia centres, Province House in Halifax, MLA and MP offices, municipal offices and online. To re-nominate someone, people can submit a new nomination form and include any new information about the candidate’s contributions.

Quick Facts:

• 110 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
• a ceremony is typically conducted each year to invest new members into the order and honour them with a dinner

Additional Resources:

Nomination forms and more information are online at: https://novascotia.ca/iga/order.asp