Order of Prince Edward Island - Definition and Overview

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

Purpose

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

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.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is comprised of 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

Recipients

2004

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

2003

• Georges Arsenault
• Donald M. Deacon
• J.P. Noel Wilson

2002

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

2001

• John H. Maloney
• Maylea Manning
• Kay Wall
• J. Léonce Bernard, Chancellor

2000

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

1999

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

1998

• Marlene Bryenton
• Marie Burge
• Antoine Richard
• Gilbert R. Clements, Chancellor

1997

• Helen Stewart MacRae
• Sister Mary Deighan
• Charles Linkletter

1996

• M. Ulric Poirier
• Charles Cheverie
• Marion Reid
• Kent Ellis
• George Dewar
• James Hogan

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