2021 Order of Nova Scotia Appointments

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Five Nova Scotians who have enriched the province in unique ways have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia.

His Honour the Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, released the names of the Order’s newest members this afternoon. The announcement also marks the 20th anniversary of the Order’s establishment.

“As we celebrate 20 years of excellence, I am greatly impressed by those who have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia,” said His Honour. “Their accomplishments are outstanding, and they are exemplary citizens.”

The 2021 recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia are:

- Ronald Bourgeois, Chéticamp
- Lee Cohen, Halifax
- Saeed El-Darahali, Dartmouth
- Paula Marshall, Eskasoni
- Wanda Robson, North Sydney

In early 2022, an investiture ceremony will be held at Government House where the Lieutenant Governor will present each of the new members with their insignia and appointment scroll.

To learn more about the 2021 recipients and their contributions to Nova Scotia, please view the citations for each appointment.  


Additional information about the Order of Nova Scotia is available at www.novascotia.ca/orderofnovascotia

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