Nominations Open for 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)
Nominations are now open for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie.
The award recognizes people whose social, economic or cultural contributions have made a positive impact on the francophone community and Nova Scotia as a whole.
“Nova Scotia’s Acadian and francophone communities have helped shape our province’s history and are still essential to our identity today,” said Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage. “This award is an important opportunity to recognize the people who uplift the French language and culture and give back to their community.”
Recipients will be recognized in three categories:
- francophone – a resident who identifies as francophone
- francophile – a resident who does not identify as francophone but supports and promotes French language or culture
- youth – a resident under 25.
Submissions are due by March 27.
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 of the community and a former award recipient.
Quotes:
“The Lieutenant‑Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie shines a light on influential Acadian and francophone individuals who enrich life in Nova Scotia. While this award celebrates the achievements of each recipient, it also reflects the valuable contributions of Acadian and francophone communities across our province. If you know someone who has devoted their time, talent and passion to preserving and strengthening these communities, please consider putting their name forward for this honour.”
— 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