New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick

Five people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault, during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton.

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of the Premier

November 05, 2025

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Five people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault, during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton.

“It is an honour to recognize the latest recipients of the Order of New Brunswick,” said Imbeault. “They are dedicated and committed to their communities and have worked to make New Brunswick a more inclusive place for everyone. As a fellow recipient, I am pleased to congratulate them on their investiture and to thank them for their continued advocacy and for their significant contributions in their respective fields.”

The new members are:

  • William Lloyd Hoyt of Fredericton, for his outstanding achievements and lasting contributions to law, justice, world peace and community development, which have had a profound impact locally, nationally and internationally.
  • Richard (Rick) Hutchins of Grand Lake, for his remarkable accomplishments, as well as his dedication and service to his community. His work in the fields of community development, music, education and sustainability inspires New Brunswickers and contributes to the growth of the province.
  • Dr. Rodney Ouellette of Dieppe, in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of cancer research, his dedication to patient care and his invaluable contribution to the province’s scientific community.
  • Danielle Pelletier of Fredericton, for her exceptional dedication to preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. This honour highlights her visionary leadership, compassion and commitment to building a better future for generations to come.
  • Cherrill Edwina Shea of Saint John, for her pioneering career, unwavering support of education and human rights, and her devotion to her province.

“I’m thrilled to congratulate the 2025 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick,” said Premier Susan Holt. “These amazing New Brunswickers have done so much for our province, and seeing them receive this top honour is truly inspiring. I hope their achievements motivate others to keep doing great things in our communities.”

The Order of New Brunswick was established to honour individuals who have demonstrated excellence and distinguished themselves through achievements in their field. Since 2002, 215 people have been invested with the order for their dedication and service to the province, its people and communities.

Members of this 24th group to receive the honour are now entitled to use the initials O.N.B. after their names.

Biographies of this year’s and past recipients are available online.

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