Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 26, 2011
• Invested on: November 04, 2011

For decades, Larry Nelson has been a model of volunteerism and community service. A business leader, he is highly regarded for his volunteer and philanthropic support of initiatives and organizations in health care, education, athletics and the arts. He has also played a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between Moncton's Anglophone and Francophone communities, and has been a champion of bilingualism throughout New Brunswick.