A Saint John woman is one of ten people around the province being honoured with the Order of New Brunswick. Sister Arleen Brawley of Saint John is being honoured for helping women recover from addictions of all kinds.
The former Sergeant-at-arms in the House of Commons Kevin Vickers, from Miramichi is another of this year’s recipients. Vickers is a former RCMP officer but came to the attention of the public last fall when Parliament came under attack.
Vickers, who was Sergeant-at-arms at the time, shot and killed the shooter. Vickers is now serving as the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland.
The other recipients are Camille Albert, from Fredericton, for his leadership as an entrepreneur, his support of the francophone community in the capital area, and for his dedication to innumerable community organizations.
Gary Gould, from Fredericton, for his contributions toward the social, cultural and economic well-being of off-reserve aboriginal people during the last 40 years.
Brent Hawkes, from Bath, for his leadership in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights during the past 37 years.
Thaddeus Holownia, from Sackville, for his internationally recognized work as a photographer and visual artist during the past 35 years.
Carol Loughrey, from Fredericton, for her dedication as a champion of and role model for women in business, academia and government during the last 40 years.
Sister Adèle Morin, from Petit-Rocher, for her work on behalf of children with intellectual and physical disabilities in northeastern New Brunswick during the past 40 years.
Dr. Réjean Thomas, from Tilley Road, for his outstanding contributions as a physician, missionary, humanitarian and activist for nearly three decades, including his support for and treatment of persons with sexually-transmitted infections.
Marlene Unger, from Fredericton, for her tireless work during the past 30 years for human rights, social justice and education, including her promotion of awareness of the Holocaust and her relentless fight against anti-Semitism.
