Clarke’s Beach mayor presented with Confederation medal

Clarke’s Beach Mayor Elizabeth (Betty) Moore has been honoured with a Newfoundland and Labrador 75th Anniversary of Confederation Medal.

The announcement was made by the provincial Municipal Assessment Agency (MAA) last week. Moore serves as chairperson and the Avalon director with the agency, which sets property values throughout the province for use by municipalities in helping to determine their residential tax revenues.

The medal was presented during a ceremony at Rumors Lounge in Avondale on December 18.

Moore was one of 17 recipients honoured with the medal, in the District of Harbour Main. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Helen Conway-Ottenheimer, the MHA for Harbour Main, presented the medals and certificates on behalf of the Province. She was assisted by Officer Shawn Hannaford of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) Holyrood detachment.

“It is a great honour to recognize Mayor Moore for her extraordinary dedication and contributions to Clarke’s Beach and to Newfoundland and Labrador as a whole,” said the MAA’s chief executive officer, Don Hearn. “Her leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on her community and the region.”

Moore holds the distinction of being the longest-serving mayor in Clarke’s Beach and is believed to be the longest-serving female mayor in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. MAA spokesperson Catherine Morgan said Moore’s decades of service have been marked by tireless advocacy for community development and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of residents.

The Confederation 75th Anniversary Medal commemorates Newfoundland and Labrador’s journey since joining Canada in 1949 and celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the province. Morgan said the medal reflects Moore’s enduring legacy as a trailblazer and community builder.