Speaking to guests at the Gowan Brae Golf and Country Club, the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, said: “These three organisations and Mr. Murphy are all role models who champion the principles of harmony and respect between our province’s Anglophone and Francophone communities. They exemplify, in their words and deeds, the best intentions of all residents of Canada’s only officially bilingual province.”

 

Established in 2003, the Lieutenant-Governor’s Dialogue Award is given out annually by Dialogue New Brunswick (DNB) – a provincial, non-profit organization that promotes understanding, respect and appreciation between English-speaking and French-speaking citizens of the province.

 

According to DNB’s executive director, Carole Fournier, recipients are selected by a five-member jury.

 

“There are many deserving people in this province – many who devote their time and energy to the cause of linguistic and cultural harmony and understanding. This year’s recipients follow in the tradition and lead in their commitment to these principles.”