First 10 Orders of Nova Scotia handed out

Nova Scotia has paid tribute to 10 people for their outstanding contributions to the life of the province. They are the first recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia, the province's highest honour.

They got their official recognition at a ceremony Wednesday morning at Province House in Halifax, which also paid tribute to all surviving lieutenant-governors.

The following are the first recipients of the Order of Nova Scotia:

These 10 people were selected from more than 200 nominations.

Although 10 were chosen this year, only five will receive the award in future years.