List of awards presented by the governor general of Canada

Below is a list of awards presented by the governor general of Canada on behalf of the Canadian monarch. The officeholder presents awards to recognize those people who have demonstrated excellence or exceptional dedication to service in ways that bring special credit to the country.

Awards

  • Chief Scout's Award
  • Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation[1]
  • Excellence in Teaching Canadian History
  • Governor General's Awards
  • Jeanne Sauvé Fair Play Award
  • John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Arts
  • Michener Award
  • King's Venturer Award

Former

  • Bessborough Trophy
  • Dufferin Medal

See also

References

  • Governor General of Canada – Index of awards
  1. ^ Office of the Governor General of Canada. "Honours > Other > Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation". Queen's Printer for Canada. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
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