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Questions & Answers aboutWhat is theOrder of New Brunswick?Established in December 2000, the Orderof New Brunswick is the highest honour of theprovince of New Brunswick. The object of theOrder of New Brunswick is to recognize individualswho have demonstrated excellence andachievement, and who have made outstandingcontributions to the social, cultural or economicwell-being of New Brunswick and its residents.Who is eligible for theOrder of New Brunswick?• Any Canadian citizen who is a present orformer long-term resident of New Brunswickis eligible for nomination to the Order of NewBrunswick.• Individuals who have contributed significantlyto the social, cultural or economic wellbeingof New Brunswick and its residents bydemonstrating excellence and achievement ina given area.• A maximum of 10 individuals may be investedwith the Order of New Brunswick annually.• Elected representatives presently serving inthe House of Commons, the Senate, the NewBrunswick Legislature and judges of any courtare not eligible for nomination.Will theOrder of New Brunswickbe conferred posthumously?The Order of New Brunswick may be conferredposthumously if an individual’s name has beenapproved for membership prior to that individual’sdeath and, in exceptional circumstances, inrespect of an individual who is nominated after hisor her death.Who can nominate someone forthe Order of New Brunswick?Anyone may nominate an individual, keepingin mind that the Order of New Brunswickrecognizes individuals who have contributedsignificantly to the social, cultural or economicwell-being of New Brunswick and its residents.How do I nominate someone?Simply detach and complete the attachednomination form; or write, telephone or fax theOrder of New Brunswick, Office of Protocol, andyou will be sent a nomination form. You can alsovisit our Web site at:www.gnb.ca/onbPlease be advised to ask several other peopleto send in letters supporting your nomination.However, only one nomination form is requiredfor each nominee.How are the recipients chosen?An independent group called the Order ofNew Brunswick Advisory Council recommendsthe appointment of members to the Order ofNew Brunswick each year after considering all thenominations received. There are no fixed quotasor categories, but there is a maximum number of10 appointments annually. If your nominee is notchosen this year, you are welcome to submit thenomination again.What does the Order of NewBrunswick Advisory Council do?The Council reviews the nominations and putsforward names recommended for membership tothe Order of New Brunswick.

Who is on the Order ofNew Brunswick Advisory Council?• The Chairperson, appointed by theExecutive Council• The Chief Justice of New Brunswick(alternating with Queen’s Bench)• The Clerk of the Executive Council• The president of a provincially fundeduniversity (rotation), and• Three to five other members from thecommunity who are appointed by theExecutive CouncilNomination FormThe deadline for submitting nominations and letters ofsupport is April 29.I wish to nominate the following person for theOrder of New BrunswickNameAddressTelephone (Home)(Please print or type)Postal Code(Work)What do members of theOrder of New Brunswick receive?At a formal ceremony, the LieutenantGovernor, as Chancellor of the Order of NewBrunswick, will present each recipient with amedal in the form of a stylized purple violet,the provincial floral emblem, bearing the shieldof arms of New Brunswick surmounted by theCrown.The premier of the province of New Brunswickwill present each recipient with a certificate.Members of the Order are entitled to use theinitials O.N.B. after their names.E-mailOccupationNominator’s SignatureNominator’s NameTitle or PositionAddressTelephone (Home)•••Postal Code(Work)To complete the nomination, please attach a concise letteroutlining why you think your nominee should be consideredfor the Order of New Brunswick. Please use additional pagesif required. Please include any testimonials and/or list of anypublications or works produced, which might help to furthersupport your candidate’s nomination. You must also providethe names, complete addresses and telephone numbers oftwo or three individuals who are familiar with the nominee’sachievements and will be supplying letters of support.Supporting documentation should be limited to 4 pages.DateHow did you hear about the Order of New Brunswick?Radio TV Newspaper Internet OtherMail to: The Order of New BrunswickIntergovernmental AffairsOffice of Protocol670 King Street, Room 174P. O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1Telephone: (506) 453-2671 Fax: (506) 444-5299www.gnb.ca/onbCNB 6829