The Order of New Brunswick has 10 new members and three recipients are from southern New Brunswick.
Robyn Tingley of Rothesay has been invested for her achievements in leadership and commitment to women’s equality.
James Wilson of Quispamsis has been honoured for his commitment to conservation and his work in establishing the Point Lepreau Bird Observatory.
Abraham Beverley Walker of Saint John has been posthumously inducted for his achievements as one of Canada’s first black lawyers admitted to the bar and his commitment to civil rights.
Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy presided over a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton on Wednesday.
The Order of New Brunswick was established in 2000 to recognize individuals who demonstrate excellence in their particular field.