Shriner of the Year for 2025
Noble George Warford
Noble George Warford was nominated for Shriner of the Year by Noble Howard Smith , President of the Trinity Conception Shrine Club, and Noble Harold Stanford Club Secretary.
Noble George was born in Buchans where he received his early education, and continued on for his post secondary education at the College of the North Atlantic and Keyin College.
Noble Warford was admitted as a member of Shrine International in Mazol Temple on December 18, 2010. As a Shiner for fifteen years his accomplishments, dedication and devotion to the fraternity were exceptional and much appreciated by those who serve with him at the Trinity Conception Shrine Club.
Noble Warford was a strong supporter of Shrinedom and Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals in particular. At the Club level, he was a coordinator for several years involved in raising money for the Patient Transportation Fund and assisting applicants who required medical attention.
For the past several years Noble Warford has been a coordinator of the Weekly Shrine TV Bingo held at the Bay Arena, Bay Roberts. In his capacity as coordinator, he was an asset to this worthwhile and profitable fundraiser. He has continued to serve as Treasurer of the Trinity Conception Shrine Club for the past ten years.
In 2025 under the leadership of Illustrious Sir Laurence Pike, Noble Warford held the position of Captain of the Guard with Mazol Temple. He took his appointment seriously and enjoyed working with the Potentate and other Divan members.
In addition to being an active Shriner Noble Warford has also been an exemplary Mason and member of Lodge McLeod. He became a Master Mason in 2008 and went on to become Right Worshipful Master in 2015. In 2017 he received the prestigious award of Honourary Grand Junior Deacon from Grand Lodge. In 2023 he was awarded Lodge McLeod’s Distinguished Service Certificate.
Shriner of the Year 2024
Left to Right Ill Sir Lloyd Collins, Shriner of the Year Noble Shane Foote, and Ill Sir John Brake.
Shriner of the Year for 2024
Noble Shane Foote
The Mazol Shriners of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to announce that Noble Shane Foote of the Boot Shrine Club is this year’s Mazol Shriner of the Year for 2024.
The beginning of Noble Shane’s Masonic journey started in 1978, joined Shriners International in the Province of British Columbia and became a founding member of the Boot Shrine Club. Noble Shane’s dedication to the Masonic Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, Hiram Lodge in particular and its concordant bodies, his extensive work in Mazol Temple coupled with his extensive community involvement, makes him an outstanding candidate for the honour of Mazol Shriner of the Year.
Noble Shane was born and raised in Burin, Newfoundland, attended Sheen’s Hill and Pearce Regional High School before pursuing a career as an electrician which led him to work across Canada until his retirement six years ago.
Noble Shane’s contribution to the Masonic community is truly remarkable. He has served as Master, Past Master, Historian, Tyler, Jr. and Senior Wardens of Hiram Lodge, as well as District Grand Director of Ceremonies and past Grand Junior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador. Noble Shane is currently Most Excellent High Priest of Atlantic Chapter # 4, as well as a member of the Preceptory.
Within the Boot Shrine Club, Noble Shane is currently Vice President. He has served as Past President and operates as the liaison between the Boot Charity Bingo Committee and the Boot Shrine Club. Noble Shane’s leadership and service in these various roles have significantly enriched our Masonic Fraternity by always attending meetings and playing an active role.
Beyond Masonic endeavours, Noble Shane is deeply involved in his community. He serves on the United Church Board of Stuart’s for the Burin-Epworth Pastoral Charge and is a member of the Burin Town Council. His volunteer efforts extend to Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Burin Hospital Board and the Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC), where he contributes to business development initiatives.
Noble Shane’s unwavering commitment to his community and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth makes for an outstanding Mazol Shriner of the year award. His contributions have left a lasting impact on both the Masonic Fraternity and the broader community of Burin.
Noble Shane is someone you can count on and always follows through on commitments. He is there to provide support and mentorship to his masonic brothers and the community in general. He puts 100% into any project, helping out where he can and providing leadership when needed.
The following table gives a listing of the previous years’ Shriner of the Year
| 2022 | Noble Walter S. Pinsent |
| 2021 | Noble Donald Wayne Moores |
| 2019 | Noble Gerald F. Mayo |
| 2018 | Noble Samuel Ralph Miller |
| 2017 | Noble John Crane |
| 2016 | Noble Walter Bennett |
| 2015 | Noble Lloyd Walters |
| 2014 | Noble Max Downey |
| 2013 | Noble Hubert Hibbs |
| 2012 | Noble Alan Neil |
| 2011 | Noble Nigel Mercer |
| 2010 | Noble Ralph Cole |
| 2009 | Noble Reginald F. Bowers |
| 2008 | Noble Gerald W. Normore and Noble Everett W. Green |
| 2007 | Ill. Sir John H. Brake, P.P. |
| 2006 | Noble Donald R. Milley |
| 2005 | Noble Chesley G. Lambert |
| 2004 | Noble Charles C. Riddle |
| 2003 | Noble E. Lloyd Head |
| 2002 | Noble Abel Hughes |
| 2001 | Ill. Sir Herman A. Walters, P.P. |
| 2000 | Noble John M. Bartlett |
| 1999 | Noble George R. Jones |
| 1998 | Noble Eldred W. Warren |
| 1997 | Noble J. Reginald Hopkins |
| 1996 | Noble Cecil C. Pelley |