Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie, and Kirstin Lund have been named as the three new recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island for 2025, the province's highest civilian honor, recognizing their excellence and leadership in various fields.
Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie and Kirstin Lund named to Order of P.E.I.
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Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie, and Kirstin Lund have been named as the three new recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island for 2025, the province's highest civilian honor, recognizing their excellence and leadership in various fields.
- 1 1980: Ian Petrie arrives on P.E.I. for CBC News
- 2 1983: Laurie Brinklow arrives on P.E.I.
- 3 1996: Order of Prince Edward Island first awarded
- 4 1996: Kirstin Lund starts her own business
- 5 2004: Kirstin Lund founds P.E.I. Coalition for Women in Government
- 6 2009: Ian Petrie retires from CBC News
- 7 Recently (Friday, June 2025): Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie, and Kirstin Lund named to Order of P.E.I. for 2025
- 8 Fall 2025: Ceremony to honor new members
- Recipients receive the highest civilian honor in Prince Edward Island
- Their contributions to literature, journalism, women's rights, and community well-being are formally recognized
What: Laurie Brinklow, Ian Petrie, and Kirstin Lund have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island, the province's highest civilian honor.
When: Announced Friday (recently, article published June 6, 2025). The ceremony will be held this fall. The Order was first awarded in 1996.
Where: Prince Edward Island, Canada; Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Stratford, P.E.I.; Ottawa, Ontario (Carleton University mentioned).
Why: To recognize Islanders who have shown individual excellence or outstanding leadership in their community or chosen profession, as nominated by their fellow citizens.
How: A selection process from 31 nominees led to the choice of Brinklow (literary life, Island studies), Petrie (journalism, agriculture, environment), and Lund (conflict resolution, women's rights, gender inclusion in sports).