Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Order of Newfoundland and Labrador
Awarded by the
Provincial order
Founded24 May 2001
EligibilityCanadian citizens currently or formerly residents of the province, save for politicians and judges while in office.
Awarded forDemonstration of excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner the province and its residents.
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderArthur House
ChancellorJoan Marie Aylward
GradesMember
Post-nominalsONL
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Nova Scotia
Next (lower)Order of Nunavut

Ribbon of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador (

Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Newfoundland and Labrador residents for conspicuous achievements in any field,[2] being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Newfoundland and Labrador Crown.[3][4]

Structure and appointment

The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is intended to honour any current or former longtime resident of Newfoundland and Labrador who has demonstrated a high level of individual excellence and achievement in any field, having "demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents."[5] There are no limits on how many can belong to the order, though inductions are limited to eight per year;[6] Canadian citizenship is a requirement, and those who are elected or appointed members of a governmental body are ineligible as long as they hold office.[7]

The process of finding qualified individuals begins with submissions from the public to the Secretary of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Advisory Council,

ex officio a Member and the Chancellor of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador,[12] then makes all appointments into the fellowship's single grade of membership by an Order in Council that bears the viceroyal sign-manual and the Great Seal of the province;[2] thereafter, the new Members are entitled to use the post-nominal letters ONL.[13]

Insignia

Upon admission into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, usually in a ceremony held at

St. Edward's Crown symbolizing the Canadian monarch's role as the fount of honour.[14] The ribbon is patterned with vertical stripes in blue, white, and two shades of green; men wear the medallion suspended from this ribbon at the collar, while women carry theirs on a ribbon bow at the left chest. Members also receive a lapel pin that can be worn during less formal occasions.[5]

Inductees

The following are some notable appointees of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador:

See also

References

  1. ^ Elizabeth II (24 May 2001), Order of Newfoundland and Labrador Act, St. John's: Queen's Printer for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 25 August 2009
  2. ^ a b c Elizabeth II 2001, 11
  3. ^ Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, Queen's Printer for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 25 August 2009
  4. ^ Marsh, James H. (ed.), "Culture > Awards > Order of Newfoundland and Labrador", The Canadian Encyclopedia, Toronto: Historica Foundation of Canada, retrieved 25 August 2009
  5. ^ a b Executive Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Order of Newfoundland and Labrador > About the Award, Queen's Printer for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 25 August 2009
  6. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 10
  7. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 8
  8. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 9
  9. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 12.1.a-12.1a-12.1.c
  10. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 8.4
  11. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 8.2
  12. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 5.1
  13. ^ Elizabeth II 2001, 7
  14. Queen's Printer for Canada, archived from the original
    on 23 March 2009, retrieved 20 May 2009
  15. ^ Lanier Phillips

External links

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