Nominations Open for Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie
The Lieutenant-Governor's Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie of Nova Scotia medal. (Office of the Lieutenant-Governor)
The nomination period for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie is now open.
The award recognizes individuals whose social, economic or cultural contributions have made a significant impact on the francophone community and Nova Scotia as a whole.
“I am proud to continue the tradition of honouring individuals who are making outstanding efforts to promote and preserve the French language and culture in our province,” said Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage. “I look forward to celebrating the vibrancy of Acadian and francophone communities through this year’s program.”
Recipients will be recognized in three categories:
- francophone – a resident who identifies as francophone
- francophile – a resident who does not identify as francophone but actively supports and promotes the French language and culture
- youth – a resident under 25.
Nominations close March 21.
The selection committee includes representatives from Université Sainte-Anne, La Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, L’Alliance Française, the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, a Francophone recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia or Order of Canada, a youth member and a former award recipient.
Quotes:
“The Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie celebrates some of Nova Scotia’s most amazing Acadian and francophone residents. This award recognizes their individual efforts, but it also honours the broader contributions played by all Acadian and francophone Nova Scotians in making our province a richer, more welcoming place to live. If you know somebody who has dedicated themselves to the heritage and success of our Acadian and francophone communities, I encourage you to nominate them for this award.”
— Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
Quick Facts:
- the award was created in August 2020 by Arthur J. LeBlanc, the first Acadian lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia
- the award is administered by the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie
Additional Resources:
More information and nomination forms are available at: https://acadien.novascotia.ca/en/lieutenant-governor-nova-scotia-francophonie-award