Now in its 20th year, the Order of Nova Scotia is the province’s highest honour and recognizes outstanding citizens for making significant and lasting contributions to their communities. Since its creation in 2001, 110 members have been appointed to the Order. Past recipients have included a Nobel Prize Laureate, academics, athletes, volunteers, advocates and artists.

“As the Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, I believe it is important to see nominations of citizens who have excelled in their chosen field of endeavour or have championed a cause that has benefitted Nova Scotians,” said The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. “As we celebrate 20 years of excellence, I am greatly impressed by those who have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. Their accomplishments are indeed amazing, and they are exemplary citizens.”

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

Any Canadian citizen who is at present or former long-term resident of Nova Scotia is eligible for nomination to the Order. The only exceptions are public officials (such as members of the Senate, MPs, MLAs, municipal councillors, or judges), who may not be nominated while they are in office. The Order may be awarded posthumously, if the person is nominated within one year of their death. Only individuals may be nominated, not couples, groups, or organizations.

Nominations will be accepted by mail, fax or email until Friday, 19 March 2021. 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, a photocopy of the previous nomination package with a new nomination form may be submitted.

Information and Nomination Forms are online through the Protocol Office at www.novascotia.ca/orderofnovascotia

A video celebrating 20 years of the Order of Nova Scotia is available at: https://youtu.be/jYJxEZ7GeOE