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    The annual Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala is the result of a dynamic creative partnership between the Awards Foundation; Canada's National Arts Centre, Gala fundraiser and producer; and the National Film Board of Canada, which produces short films of the recipients that premiere at the Gala.

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  2. www.gg.ca › en › activities2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

    Governor General Mary Simon presented the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 7, 2024. She then delivered remarks at the GGPAA Gala at the National Arts Centre (NAC), in Ottawa, the following evening. Learn more about the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards and the laureates.

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  4. ggpaa.ca › en › awardsAbout the Awards - Governor General's Performing Arts Awards ...

    The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards emblem is inscribed with the Latin motto Artes nos tenent et inspirant, which means "The arts engage and inspire us". The emblem appears on the medallions produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and presented to Performing Arts Awards recipients by the Governor General at Rideau Hall.

  5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleGovernor General's Performing Arts Awards | The Canadian ...

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    The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) are Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the performing arts. The Awards were created in 1992 by the late Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn (1934-2002), then Governor General of Canada, and his wife Gerda. Since then, the Awards have become a celebration of excellence that introdu...

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    Since their inception in 1992, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards have been presented by Awards sponsor Bell Canada. Over the years, more than 150 recipients have been honoured with these Awards. Among them are Brian MACDONALD, Diane DUFRESNE, THE GUESS WHO, Angela HEWITT, Michel TREMBLAY, Phil NIMMONS, Maureen FORRESTER, CIRQUE DU SOLEI...

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    Nominations for the Lifetime Artistic Achievement and the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Awards are solicited from the general public. Nominations are reviewed by a specific peer assessment jury for each award category. Each jury is made up of 5 individuals chosen for their expertise in their particular discipline, including performing artists, managers, imp...

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    Each year, a series of events are held to celebrate the new recipients. Traditionally, the recipients are announced at a news conference held in the early spring, then honoured at a series of special events held concurrently over a three-day Gala weekend in early May. The NATIONAL ARTS CENTREhas always been a strong and active partner of the GGPAA....

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    The Awards are administered by the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation, a non-governmental, not-for-profit charitable organization based in Ottawa. The Foundation is governed by a national Board comprised of the Foundation's members - the Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Conference of the Arts, National Arts Centre and Nationa...

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  6. www.gg.ca › en › media2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

    About the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Created in 1992, by the late Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, then-Governor General, and his wife, Gerda, the awards are presented annually to Canadians whose extraordinary achievements have contributed significantly to the enrichment of Canada’s cultural life.

  7. www.gg.ca › governor-generals-awards › awards-artsAwards in Arts - The Governor General of Canada

    These awards are administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards (opens in new window) are Canada's foremost distinction for excellence in the performing arts. The awards recognize a stellar array of artists and arts volunteers for their outstanding ...

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    The Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing arts recognizes outstanding contribution by an individual or group in voluntary service to the performing arts in Canada made without direct or indirect financial or other compensation. The award is also nominated by the general public. National Arts Centre Award. Recognizes work ...