Nova Scotians Recognized with 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)
Three Nova Scotians were recognized today, May 27, with the 2025 Lieutenant-Governor's Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie.
“This award recognizes individuals who contribute to our cultural identity by promoting and preserving the French language and the heritage of Acadian communities,” said Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage. “Present and future generations of Nova Scotians benefit from the work of the award recipients, and I am happy to celebrate their significant and long-lasting contributions.”
The award program honours people whose social, economic or cultural contributions have made a difference in the francophone and Acadian community and Nova Scotia as a whole.
The 2025 recipients are:
- Lucien Comeau, Dartmouth (francophone)
- Bailey Ross, Halifax (francophile)
- Samuel Gervais, Belliveau Cove, Digby County (youth).
The award recognizes outstanding citizens in three categories: a francophone, a francophile – someone who is not francophone, but who supports or promotes the French language and culture – and a youth recipient under the age of 25.
An independent selection committee, with representatives from Université Sainte-Anne, la Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Alliance française d'Halifax, the Office of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, a francophone recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia or Order of Canada, a young person and a former recipient of the award, selects the recipients.
Quotes:
“The recipients of this award exemplify the pride, resilience and cultural richness of our Acadian and francophone communities. Their contributions strengthen our province and ensure that l’Acadie continues to thrive for generations to come. I commend each of them for their leadership and commitment.”
— 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