His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to the Order of Nova Scotia. 

The newly appointed members of the Order are The Honourable Darrell Dexter, Jack Flemming, Rankin MacSween, Joel Plaskett and Carolyn G. Thomas.  

- Darrell Dexter, Liverpool, Queens County: former premier of Nova Scotia, municipal politician and lawyer who has offered pro bono services to community organizations
- John George (Jack) Flemming, Halifax: philanthropist and entrepreneur; recognized for his contributions to local charities and professional associations
- Rankin MacSween, Ironville, Cape Breton Regional Municipality: business and community leader who transformed a small volunteer initiative into a nationally recognized model of social enterprise
- Joel Plaskett, Dartmouth: celebrated artist, songwriter, producer, mentor and philanthropist
- Carolyn G. Thomas, East Preston: educator, human rights and community advocate; recognized for her contributions to education, government and community development.

“I am happy to announce, on behalf of The King and all Nova Scotians, the 2025 appointments to the Order of Nova Scotia,” said His Honour. “These Nova Scotians have made outstanding contributions to their professions and communities – their meaningful contributions have directly benefitted Nova Scotians and Canadians.”.”

The Investiture ceremony for new members will be held at Government House in early 2026. Apppointmnets are made by the Lieutenant Governor, as Chancellor of the Order, on the advice of the Advisory Council of the Order of Nova Scotia, which reviews nomiantions received from the public each year. You can lean more about the Order and how to make a nomination here. You can read the full appointment citations here.