Lieutenant-Governor Recognizes Jim Stewart for Excellence in Public Administration

 

James (Jim) Stewart has been named the 2021 recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Excellence in Public Administration.

The medal is awarded annually to a person in public administration who exhibits the highest standard of excellence, dedication and accomplishment.

“Jim Stewart has been instrumental in creating career opportunities for students and early professionals in Nova Scotia,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “By attracting young talent to public servant positions, he secures the future of government and non-profit programs in the province.”

Mr. Stewart works with the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University and has created a large network across federal, provincial, municipal, non-profit and public sectors. Through these connections, he has developed a mentorship program that supports the integration of young public servants into the workforce.

His contributions include leadership in the federal human resources community, where Mr. Stewart developed a high-calibre team that earned national recognition for their creativity, effectiveness and resilience. He also volunteers with local and provincial initiatives, greatly contributing to their successes.

The prestigious award is presented annually by the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, who serves as its patron. It is sponsored by Davis Pier and is administered by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) Nova Scotia.


Quotes

”Jim Stewart exemplifies the IPAC Nova Scotia value of promoting excellence in public service. Through his engagement and experience with all levels of government, he has been instrumental in promoting a pipeline of public servants to bring growth and new ideas to government services and policies. We are greatly appreciative of his dedication and commitment to leadership in public administration and his continued support of IPAC Nova Scotia.”

Cynthia Ryan, Chair, IPAC Nova Scotia

Quick facts

  • The Institute of Public Administration of Canada advocates the values and ideals of public service and promotes the highest standard of service to the public

  • 34 individuals have been awarded the prestigious medal since 1986

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Past winners

  • 2020 - Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Province of Nova Scotia - Release

  • 2019 - William Lahey, President, University of King's College - Release

  • 2018 - Millie Colburne, CEO Breton Ability Centre

  • 2016 - Louis Coutinho, CAO Town of Windsor - Release

  • 2015 - Rosalind Penfound, VP Nova Scotia Community College

  • 2014 - Dr. Colin Dodds, President St. Mary’s University

  • 2013 - Faith G. Scattolon, Regional Director General, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

  • 2012 - Dr. Paul Brown, Professor, Dalhousie University - Release

  • 2011 - Kenneth R. B. Simpson, Executive Director, NS Federation of Municipalities (awarded posthumously)

  • 2010 - Robert Fowler, retired Clerk of the Nova Scotia Executive Council

  • 2009 - Howard Windsor, retired Clerk of the Nova Scotia Executive Council

  • 2008 - Assistant Commissioner Ian Atkins, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

  • 2007 - Shulamith Medjuck, formerly with Department of Community Services

  • 2006 - Robert (Bob) MacKay, Former Deputy Minister, Province of Nova Scotia

  • 2005 - David M. Cameron, Dalhousie University

  • 2004 - Gordon Gillis, Former Deputy Minister, Province of Nova Scotia; Wynne Potter, Former Vice-President, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

  • 2003 - William (Bill) Hogg, Former Deputy Minister, Province of Nova Scotia

  • 2002 - Harvey Lawrence (Larry) Doane, Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission

  • 2001 - Jacquelyn Thayer Scott, University College of Cape Breton

  • 2000 - Keith Robicheau, Municipality of the County of Annapolis

  • 1999 - Peter Aucoin, Dalhousie University - Release

  • 1998 - Jerry Ryan, Cape Breton Regional Municipality

  • 1998 - Fred MacKinnon, Senior Citizens Secretariat

  • 1997 - Bill Hamilton, Town of Bridgetown

  • 1996 - Kenneth Ozmon, Saint Mary's University

  • 1995 - Neil Roberts, QEII

  • 1994 - David Parks, Canadian Coast Guard

  • 1993 - Jack Novack, Dalhousie University

  • 1992 - Donald Murphy, City of Halifax

  • 1991 - Emery Fanjoy, Council of Maritime Premiers

  • 1990 - Carmen Moir, Nova Scotia Department of Community Services

  • 1989 - Sherman Zwicker, Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities

  • 1987 - Clifford Moir, City of Dartmouth

  • 1986 - Kel Antoft, Dalhousie University

Jim Stewart, 2021 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration winner

 
IPAC Nova Scotia