News Release

SHEDIAC (CNB) - The names of the 10 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick, the highest distinction awarded by the province, were announced today by Premier Shawn Graham.

The Premier revealed the recipients' names for 2008 during the official New Brunswick Day celebration held in Shediac.

The recipients are:

• Marshall Button, Dalhousie;
• Bernard Imbeault, Moncton;
• James K. Irving, Saint John;
• George MacBeath, Fredericton;
• Peter MacDonald, Eel Ground;
• Marguerite Maillet, Moncton;
• Dorothy Rosevear, Jacksontown;
• Fred Ross, Saint John;
• Eldred Savoie, Moncton; and,
• Marianna Stack, Saint John.

"Today, as we celebrate our pride in our province and everything that makes New Brunswick so special, I am honoured to be able to acknowledge and thank these individuals who have helped make New Brunswick so great," Graham said. "These accomplished and gifted individuals have made, and continue to make, outstanding contributions to our province and to our country. On behalf of all New Brunswickers, I congratulate them."

The appointees will receive the Order of New Brunswick at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Old Government House in Fredericton. These appointments bring the membership of the order to 68.

The Order of New Brunswick was established in 2000 to recognize New Brunswickers who have demonstrated excellence and achievement; and who have made an outstanding contribution to the social, cultural, or economic well-being of the province. The first investiture was held in 2002.

Biographies of the recipients may be viewed at the Order of New Brunswick website.