Premier Ewart Brown will be honoured by the National Medical Association (NMA) this summer for his humanitarian efforts and his support of medical education.

Dr. Brown will be awarded the NMA 2010 Scroll of Merit Award at its Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.

The Premier said he was humbled and gratified to be named a recipient: "My desire to become a doctor was driven by a deep and passionate drive to help people.

"It is an honour to have my efforts recognised by the NMA."