CCANS is pleased to congratulate Joyce d’Entremont, CEO of Mountains and Meadows Care Group since 2015, and more recently CEO of Harbourside Lodge in Yarmouth, for being named the 2022 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration! This prestigious award is presented annually by the Lieutenant Governor to a person in public administration who exhibits the highest standard of excellence, dedication and accomplishment.
“Joyce d’Entremont has been instrumental in providing services that support independence, development opportunities and dignity for residents in our province,” said the Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc. “As a champion for positive change, she ensures that the needs of Nova Scotians guide the future direction of care and disability support programs.”
As a reflection of that excellence, Joyce has previously been awarded in 2018 the Leadership and Innovation Award from the College of Health Leaders, Atlantic Chapter, nominated by her leadership team and Board of Governance. Through her visionary transformative leadership and significant time in the long-term care, disability support and acute-care sectors, Joyce has lead practice change and is a respected professional in the field. Collaborations with the government, sector colleagues and committees with Health Association Nova Scotia have been a consequence of her innovative approach.
Joyce has been a registered nurse for 36 years and sits at many provincial tables, advocating for the senior population and persons with disabilities. Vice- Chair of the Continuing Care Council, Chair of Diverse Abilities N.S. and Board Chair for Health Association Nova Scotia, are a few of the leadership roles she holds with involvement in other committees and groups.
Leading by example, building relationships, empowering others to reach their potential and coming from a person-centered philosophy of care are the pillars of Joyce’s practice. Joyce advocates for and focuses on the individual’s needs considering history, personality and specific preferences in their daily living. Ensuring each individual has a voice in their care allows the decision-making lens to be on the person, not the disability or facility. She is committed to and actively demonstrates that Nova Scotians deserve quality of care.