The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will present the inaugural Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation on Monday, December 9, at 2:30 p.m. Medal recipients will represent the disciplines of arts and heritage.

The ceremony will take place at Colonial Building, 90 Military Rd, St. John’s.

Premier Furey will be joined by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.

The Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sport and Recreation are the most prestigious honour in the province for these disciplines, recognizing excellence and community contributions.

To align with the 2025 Canada Games in St. John’s, Premier Furey will recognize the inaugural sport and recreation recipients alongside the arts and heritage recipients at next year’s ceremony.

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