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The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, established in 2001 , is the highest honour of the Canadian Province of Newfoundland And Labrador . A maximum of 8 individuals are awarded annually. The first awards were presented in 2004 . PURPOSE The Order recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner the province and its residents. ELIGIBILITY Canadian citizens who are current or former long-term residents of the province are eligible to be nominated for and to receive the Order. Members of the House of Assembly or the legislative assembly of a province, or members of the Senate or the House Of Commons Of Canada ; and judges of a court are not eligible to be nominated for or to receive the Order while they are in office. Honorary Appointments Individuals who are not Canadian citizens or long-terms residents of the province may also receive an honorary appointment to the Order. They may be considered for demonstrating excellence in their field of endeavour that has benefited in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents. There is no set limit on how many honorary appointments can be made each year and these do not count towards to Quota of 8 yearly appointments. Removal from the Order The ''Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Act'' which created the order allows for termination of an individuals membership. For this to happen, a recommendation for termination is made to the Lieutenant Governor by the Advisory Council. This modeled after the Order Of Canada . Since its creation, the ONL has yet to be removed. ADVISORY COUNCIL Its members are:
RECIPIENTS 2004 Edward Roberts Chancellor of the Order Edgar Baird Susan Patten Linda Peckford Joanne MacDonald Paul Johnson James Tuck Henry Shouse Gary Graham Otto Tucker 2005 Tim Borlase recognized for his contributions to arts, and education. Tom Cahill recognized for his contributions to stage, television and radio. Desmond Dillon recognized for his contributions as a volunteer. Susan Knight recognized for her contributions to culture and heritage, musician, choral director and teacher. Ingeborg Marshall recognized for her contributions to history, ethnography and archaeology of the Beothuk . Shane O’Dea recognized for his contributions as a teacher, scholar and preservationist. Deborah Powers recognized for her contributions to protection and best interests of animals. Janet Story recognized for her contributions to nursing profession and the preservation of its history and a volunteer. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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