Nova Scotia has paid tribute to 10 people for their outstanding contributions to the life of the province. They are the first recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia, the province's highest honour.
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Nova Scotia has paid tribute to 10 people for their outstanding contributions to the life of the province. They are the first recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia, the province's highest honour.
They got their official recognition at a ceremony Wednesday morning at Province House in Halifax, which also paid tribute to all surviving lieutenant-governors.
The following are the first recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia:
Carrie M. Best, a pioneer in the fight for racial equality.
John Harry Boudreau, a major force in saving Isle Madame from economic disaster when the ground fishery collapsed.
Shirley R. Chernin, for 30 years leading the Citizens Service League in Glace Bay, a group that now has more than 250 volunteers serving in more than a dozen organizations.
Lorne O. Clarke, a former chief justice of Nova Scotia who helped the public better understand the courts.
Edith H. Cromwell, one of the first black graduates of the Nova Scotia Teachers College who made it her mission to teach racial tolerance.
Marie Beatrice Elwood, chief curator of history for the Nova Scotia Museum who has helped Nova Scotians to better appreciate their cultural history.
James Albert Kehoe, who has given great moral and financial support to many struggling companies in Cape Breton.
Anne Murray, a renowned singer who's not shy to tell the world she's from Nova Scotia.
Daniel N. Paul, a Mi'kmaq leader honoured for his work keeping the history of his people alive.
John Patrick Savage, a former Nova Scotia premier recognized for his humanitarian work.
These 10 people were selected from more than 200 nominations.
Although 10 were chosen this year, only five will receive the award in future years.
