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Over the last century, governors general have created many awards and trophies to show gratitude to outstanding individuals, teams and organizations and to inspire all Canadians to excellence. From innovation to the arts to the sciences to journalism, these awards recognize excellence and are administered and decided by independent organizations.
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The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the governor general of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the Lord Tweedsmuir , [ 4 ] a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction; he created the Governor General's Literary Award with two award categories.
Governor General's Academic Medal : Central Kings Rural High : Ronald Aalen : Toronto, Ontario : Exemplary Service Medals : Joan Aalhus : Fort St. John, British Columbia : Exemplary Service Medals : Qassim Aaliya : Toronto, Ontario : Governor General's Academic Medal : The York School
NameLocationHonourTignish, Prince Edward IslandExemplary Service MedalsSaguenay, QuebecExemplary Service MedalsChicoutimi, QuebecExemplary Service MedalsWinnipeg, ManitobaExemplary Service MedalsThe governor general recognizes and inspires excellence through the presentation of honours and awards. This year, we are celebrating the 150 th anniversary of the Governor General’s Academic Medal as we continue to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of the Decorations for Bravery.
Aug 20, 2018 · The Queen or sovereign is the head of state in Canada. The Governor General of Canada represents the sovereign, and most of the powers and authority of the sovereign have been delegated to the Governor General. The role of the Canadian Governor General is mostly symbolic and ceremonial.
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Oct 24, 2022 · The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women in Canada. Each year, recipients, including at least one from the youth category (15 to 30 years of age), are chosen from across Canada.
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3 days ago · Balcarres, Sask., high school teacher Michele Schwab is a recipient of the 2024 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Canada's National History Society/Youtube) Social Sharing