On Monday, December 9, 2024, the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was honored to accept the inaugural Premier’s Medal for Heritage, presented by the Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey at the Colonial Building in St. John’s.

The recipients of the medals represent the disciplines of arts and heritage. The most prestigious honour in the province for these disciplines, the medals recognize the fundamental role the arts and heritage sectors play in the culture of Newfoundland and Labrador. Artists and heritage practitioners positively impact quality of life, sense of cultural belonging and the vitality and economic prosperity of our communities and province.

In special recognition of Year of the Arts and the 75th anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation with Canada, 10 medals were presented to both arts and heritage recipients.

For the full list of recipients, please see: https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2024/exec/1209n05/