The following is being distributed at the request of His Honour, the Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Eight people will be invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador at a ceremony at Government House later this month.
The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner the province and its residents. This year’s recipients are:
- Terence S. Goodyear
- Dr. Falah B. Maroun
- Robert Mellin
- Wayne Miller
- Kathleen Pratt LeGrow
- Katarina Mirabelle Roxon
- Marie E. Ryan
- Frederick David Smallwood
Since the first appointments in 2004, 90 recipients have been named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. The 11th investiture ceremony will be held on January 31.
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“I congratulate the eight recipients who will receive Newfoundland and Labrador’s highest honour during an investiture ceremony on January 31. These individuals represent the ideals of the very best that the province has to offer. Their commitments to people, community and province serve as examples to be emulated by all.”
His Honour, Frank F. Fagan
Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
“These eight recipients of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador are certainly deserving of the honour, considering their significant achievements and the work they have done to promote their province and make it a better place. It will be a pleasure to celebrate their accomplishments in person.”
Honourable Dwight Ball
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Media contact
David Brown
Private Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor
Government House
709-729-4045, 689-3792
davidbrown@gov.nl.ca