News release

2021 Call for Nominations for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Nova Scotia Francophonie Award

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

The call for nominations for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Nova Scotia Francophonie Award was announced today, Jan. 28.

The award, created in August 2020 by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, recognizes people whose social, economic or cultural contributions have made a difference in the francophone community and in Nova Scotia as a whole.

“Throughout my time as lieutenant-governor and on each Acadian Day in particular, I have been pleased to acknowledge the rich Acadian history, heritage and culture that helps define the character of this province,” said Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc. “I believe it is important that we recognize those people who honour this heritage and culture and I look forward to presenting the inaugural awards later this spring.”

The award will recognize three outstanding citizens across three categories: a francophone, a francophile – someone who is not francophone but supports and promotes French language and culture – and a youth recipient under the age of 25. For the inaugural offering, two awards per category will be presented. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 26.

An award selection committee will select the recipients. It will include representatives from Université Sainte-Anne, la Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Alliance Francaise, the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, a francophone recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia or Order of Canada, a youth member and, in subsequent years, a former recipient of the award.

Quotes:

“Honouring those who make significant contributions to our francophone community and to our province recognizes the impact of French language and culture on the interwoven fabric of communities that is Nova Scotia.”

– Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

Quick Facts:

  • Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc is the first Acadian to hold the appointment of Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia
  • it is customary for Nova Scotia’s lieutenant-governors to establish awards that recognize excellence during their time in office and this is the second award to be created during the tenure of Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc, following the Award for Culinary Excellence created in March 2019 with the Nova Scotia Community College
  • the award was developed by the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia and the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
  • each recipient will receive an award plaque and a certificate signed by the lieutenant-governor

Additional Resources:

Nomination forms are available at: https://acadien.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/images/lg-award-nominations-francophonie-en.pdf

For more information: https://acadien.novascotia.ca/en/lieutenant-governor-nova-scotia-francophonie-award

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