Order of Prince Edward Island

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The Order of Prince Edward Island, established in 1996, is the highest honour of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. A maximum of 3 individuals are awarded annually.

When a Lieutenant Governor is sworn in, he/she will automatically receive and become a member of the Order of Prince Edward Island and represent as the Chancellor of the Order during the terms of office.

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[edit] Purpose

The Order recognizes individuals who have made a contributions to the social, economic and cultural life of the province.

[edit] Eligibility

Anyone presently living in Prince Edward Island, or former long-term residents of the province, is eligible to be considered for investiture in the Order. Elected federal, provincial or municipal representatives and members of the judiciary are not eligible for nomination while still holding office. Posthumous nominations are not accepted.

[edit] Advisory Council

The Advisory Council comprises the following people:

  • Chairperson
  • Ex-Officio Members
    • Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island
    • President, University of Prince Edward Island
    • Clerk of the Executive Council
  • 5 Members
  • Secretary

[edit] Recipients

[edit] 2006

[edit] 2005

[edit] 2004

  • Éloi Arsenault
  • Francis W.P. Bolger
  • M. Barbara McNeill

[edit] 2003

[edit] 2002

  • Anna J. Duffy
  • J. Allan Graham
  • Elmer H. Williams

[edit] 2001

[edit] 2000

  • J. Arther Hudson
  • J.-Henri Gaudet
  • Shirley McGinn

[edit] 1999

  • Edith Eldershaw
  • J. Hubert O'Hanley
  • Paul H. Schurman

[edit] 1998

  • Marlene Bryenton
  • Marie Burge
  • Antoine Richard

[edit] 1997

  • Helen Stewart MacRae
  • Sister Mary Deighan
  • Charles Linkletter

[edit] 1996

[edit] See also

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