Since it’s creation in 2013—more than 30 people have received this award.
The award recognizes outstanding contributions or achievements of residents or former residents of the NWT. Up to three are awarded each year.
Advisory Council
The NWT Honours Advisory Council is established by the Legislative Assembly to review nominations to the Order. Current council members are: Danny Gaudet, Chair; Sabrina Broadhead; Ann Peters; Jane Arychuk; and Denise MacDonald.
2024 Inductees
Honourable Gerald W. Kisoun
2023 Inductees
Helen Balanoff
Richard (Rick) Hardy
Mary Teya
Biographies
2022 Inductees
Jane Dragon
Richard Van Camp
Suzette Montreuil
Biographies
2021 Inductees
JoAnne Deneron
Paul Kaeser
Mary Effie Snowshoe
Biographies
2019 Inductees
Joe McBryan
Lyda Fuller
Biographies
2018 Inductees
Les Carpenter
Sharon Firth
Lillian Elias
Biographies
2017 inductees
Honourable Margaret M. Thom
Paul Andrew
Fred Carmichael
Russell King
Lynda Koe
Jeff Philipp
Tom Zubko
Biographies
2016 inductees
Nellie Cournoyea
Jan Stirling
Anthony W. J. Whitford
Dr. Marie Wilson
Biographies
2015 Inductees
Honourable George L. Tuccaro
Bruce Green
Lucy Jackson
Sonny MacDonald
Gino Pin
Ruth Spence
Dr. John B. Zoe
Biographies
