| Order of Prince Edward Island | |
|---|---|
Awarded by the lieutenant governor of Prince Edward Island | |
| Type | Provincial order |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Eligibility | Any person current or former long-term resident of Prince Edward Island, save for politicians and justices while in office. |
| Awarded for | Individual excellence or outstanding leadership in the community or in their chosen profession or occupation. |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Gilbert Clements |
| Chancellor | Wassim Salamoun |
| Grades | Member |
| Post-nominals | OPEI |
| Statistics | |
| First induction | 1996 |
| Last induction | Active |
| Total inductees | 82 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Alberta Order of Excellence |
| Next (lower) | Order of Manitoba |
 Ribbon of the Order of Prince Edward Island | |
The Order of Prince Edward Island (French: Ordre de Île-du-Prince-Édouard) is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Instituted in 1996 by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Clements, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Catherine Callbeck,[1] the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour current or former Prince Edward Island residents for conspicuous achievements in any field,[1][2] being thus described as the highest honour amongst all others conferred by the Prince Edward Island Crown.[2]
- ^ a b Marsh, James H. (ed.), "Culture > Awards > Order of Prince Edward Island", The Canadian Encyclopedia, Toronto: Historica Canada, retrieved 13 November 2020
- ^ a b Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. "Order of Prince Edward Island". Retrieved 13 November 2020.