Eight People to be Invested into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

Eight people will be named to the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador next month.

The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour of the province. The object of the Order is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents. The first investiture took place in 2004.

An investiture ceremony will take place on January 27 at Government House.

This year’s recipients are Elaine Kirkland Huxter, Dr. John Mannion, Maura Mannion, Major (Retired) Michael James Pretty, CD, Philip Pratt, Mary Reid, Margaret Tibbo, and Mary Winters.

Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward said, “The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador serves to recognize the very best among us. Each year we honour and celebrate exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to our province. As Chancellor of the Order, it will be my honour to invest these eight deserving individuals in January.”