A resident of the province is being recognized for her work in the museum industry.
Teresita McCarthy is being selected by the 2021 Canadian Museums Association as the recipient of the Award of Distinguished Service, which honours people in the museum industry who make significant contributions.
Over the course of 30 years, McCarthy served as president of the Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and was a founding member of the Bell Island Heritage Society.
McCarthy participated in CMA Hill Days and sat on countless boards, committees and conferences on both a provincial and national level.