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ANNE MURRAY (BPE, DLitt'78) of Halifax, N.S., once again made history, becoming the first female artist to receive the Juno Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award. This honour recognizes individuals who have made an enduring impact on Canadian music, and Anne - one of the country's most celebrated artists - is a fitting recipient. Long before topping the charts, Anne was a student at UNB. Though she initially pursued a career in teaching, her passion for music led her in a different direction - one that would cement her as a trailblazer in the industry. With 25 Juno Awards to her name, Anne remains the most decorated artist in the event's history. She was the first Canadian solo artist to earn a gold record in the U.S. and paved the way for generations of artists to follow.
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DAVE MORELL (BA, DLitt'23) of Fredericton, N.B., was presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medal, at Old Government House in Fredericton on March 23. He was selected for the medal by New Brunswick Senator Joan Kingston (BN'78) and was presented with it by the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick Louise Imbeault. Dave also received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. As a family note, his grandfather, Leonnard Webber of St. Stephen, N.B., received the King George VI Coronation Medal in 1937, while a member of the Carleton North Regiment.
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DONALD HYSLOP (BA) of East Kingston, N.S., was appointed the chair of the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Foundation in Middleton, N.S.
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The Reverend Canon CHRISTOPHER PRATT (BA) of Cambridge, Ont., received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Member of Parliament for Cambridge Brian May on Jan. 28. The citation offered an appreciation for Canon Pratt's governance work with St. John Ambulance at the local, provincial and national levels over thirty years of his association with the organization. His work in providing leadership to a team that created a Prayer Resource Book for St. John Ambulance which has been circulated provincially, nationally and internationally was also noted. Canon Pratt is one of 30,000 Canadians who will be given this recognition after having deemed to have made, " ... a significant contribution to Canada .. :•.
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KEN GOGGIN (BBA, BScSc'84) is one of the creators of The History of Rugby at UNB. This richly illustrated book reflects the spirit and celebration of rugby culture and the sport's long history at UNB. Creators chose a physical book as they wanted something readers could easily share and trigger memories when friends, family and old teammates come to visit.
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CLAUDE GRENIER (BPE) of Muenchendorf, Austria, came to UNB in 1978 to play on the Red Devils hockey team. After graduating, he engaged in a professional golf career, which, in 1987, took him to Austria. He played professional golf in Europe, playing on different tours. He has represented Austria three times at the World Cup of Golf (1997, 1998, 2007), won the PGA of Europe Club Professional Championship (1997), and qualified for the British Senior Open in 2016. His last win was at the PGA of Canada Senior Championship in 2016 (photo). His biggest achievement however was coaching three Austrian players who became multiple world golf event winners; Markus Brier, Bernd Wiesberger and Sepp Straka. The last two have even represented Europe at the famous Ryder Cup. "So as one can see, another UNB [alum] who did well in sports!
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BRUCE HUGHES (BA) of Douglas, N.B., after signing a book publishing deal with Purple Porcupine Publishing (NS), his first book, A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine and a Miraculous Recovery, is available at Indigo supplied bookstores in Atlantic Canada and online. The non-fiction tale is an 18-month window into his stroke journey that "instead of killing me, I ended up recovering better than anyone in the world and since 2018 have been the patient experience advisor for Therapeutic Services for Horizon Health, mostly assisting at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital's acute stroke and stroke rehab units. Giving hope and inspiration to fellow stroke survivors and their families is the best way I could think to pay it forward. Having someone with lived experience to talk to has been a very useful tool in the health-care toolbox, for patients, their families and the health-care system overall."
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BARBARA WALLS (BN, MEd'93) of Fredericton, N.B., received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her significant contributions to lung health in Canada.
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At their November 2024 annual meeting, Engineers PEI presented LLOYD CUDMORE (BScME) of Mount Stewart, P.E.I., with an honorary life membership, recognizing outstanding service to the profession. Lloyd is a past president of Engineers PEI and retired in May 2023 after 35 years in the construction industry with CBCL Limited and Precision Mechanical Inc.
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PETER WHITE (LLB) of Regina, Sask., started working as a Crown prosecutor for the Government of Saskatchewan based in Regina.
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JOHN MUNRO (BEd, MEd'02) of Belfast, P.E.I., was recognized as P.E.I.'s Distinguished Principal of 2024.
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In September 2024, AYNSLIE CRONEY (BBA) of Moncton, N.B., won the National Outstanding New Member Award from the Canadian Progress Club (CPC). In addition, she will also serve on the National CPC board as director of communications and marketing.
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TREVOR BAXTER (BA) of Cochrane, Alta., is the proud father of Jocelyne Isabella Baxter, who was born on Feb. 10, 2024. Additionally, he earned his doctor of education from the University of Liverpool in 2025.
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TROY NEILSON (BCS, MCS'06) of Ottawa, Ont., also known as Mr. Super Dude, was nominated for a 2025 East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Award for Children's Artist of the Year. It is his 5th ECMA nomination to date
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CHISOM EZEH (MBA) of SaintJohn, N.B., received an award from CIBWE (Canada International Black Women Excellence) as one of Canada's Top 100 Black Women to Watch of 2024
