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List of Canadian awards

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Summary

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This is a list of all known awards in Canada, conferred by either members of the royal family, viceroys, governments, or private organizations.

National awards

Royal awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Monarch of CanadaKing's Gold Medal for Poetry1933Outstanding book of verse
Queen Elizabeth II CupShow jumping championship
King's Plate1860Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Queen Elizabeth II Trust Fund1977Young Canadians' understanding of each other's language and culture
Prince of WalesPrince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership1999Conservation and preservation of buildings of historic importance
Prince of Wales Stakes1929Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Prince's Youth Service Awards2015Young Canadians taking positive actions both in Canada and in the global community
Prince and Princess of WalesDuke and Duchess of Cambridge's Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program2012Encourage young Canadians to connect with the country's national parks
Duke of EdinburghThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award1956Social, practical, and physical skills
Duke of Edinburgh's CupThe Duke of Edinburgh's Cup golf tournament
Duchess of EdinburghThe Countess of Wessex Cup2010In military skills, the best of the regiments of which Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is colonel-in-chief.
Duke and Duchess of YorkDuke and Duchess of York's Prize in Photography1989Excellence in photography
Prince Andrew CupCross country running championship

Viceregal awards in the federal jurisdiction

Main article: List of awards presented by the Governor General of Canada

Military awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Canadian ForcesCanadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service1989Outstanding service by individuals and groups who are not active members of the Canadian Forces
The Calgary Highlanders (10th Canadians)Clan of the Gallant Canadians1992Outstanding members of the regiment

Private awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Scouts CanadaQueen's Venturer Award1984Highest Scouting proficiency
Queen's Scout1909High achievement in Scouting
Heritage CanadaPrince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership1999Commitment to the conservation of its historic built environment
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of CanadaQueen's FellowshipOutstanding doctoral fellow entering a programme in Canadian studies
Canada's Walk of FameWalk of Fame star1998Achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians
United Nations Association in CanadaPearson Medal of Peace1979Contribution to international service
Royal Society of CanadaAwards from the Royal Society of CanadaVariesVaries
Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceConnaught Cup1914Pistol marksmanship
National Hockey LeaguePrince of Wales Trophy1923Eastern Conference playoff championship
Excellence CanadaCanada Awards for Excellence1984Business excellence in quality
CPACT Choice AwardsCanada Business Awards for Business2017Business Awards via Voting

Provincial awards

Royal awards

  • Vice-Regal Badge of Service (for all Lieutenant governors/territorial commissioners [gold] and all their spouses [silver])

Viceregal awards

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners' Commendation (presented by lieutenant governors and commissioners to recognise service to their respective offices)

Alberta

Royal awards in Alberta

  • Royal Life Saving Awards
  • Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarships for the Visual and Performing Arts
  • Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal
  • Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship Program

Viceregal awards in Alberta

  • Institute of Public Administration — Lieutenant Governor Award
  • Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Program
  • Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Conservation Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award

British Columbia

Viceregal awards in British Columbia

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Lieutenant Governor's Daryl Duke Awards for Screenwriting
  • Lieutenant Governor's Technology and Innovation Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Public Safety
  • Lieutenant Governor's Conservation Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Engineering Excellence
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal (University of Victoria)
  • Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture
  • Lieutenant Governor's silver medal for Excellence in Public Administration
  • Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Historical Writing
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medal
  • Lieutenant Governor's Trophy
  • Lieutenant Governor's Handicap
  • Lieutenant Governor's Prize
  • Vice Regal Commendation

Manitoba

Royal awards in Manitoba

  • Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, Saint John's-Ravenscourt School, Winnipeg
  • Queen Elizabeth II Silverwings Youth Scholarship

Viceregal awards in Manitoba

  • Lieutenant Governor's Make a Difference Community Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Vice-Regal Volunteer Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Literacy
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community
  • Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba Classroom Teacher Award (discontinued)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal (University of Manitoba, Degree Course in Agriculture)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal (University of Winnipeg, Bachelor of Arts (General) degree)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal (Brandon University)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medals (Red River Community College, Diploma in Science Department, Diploma in Arts Department, Certificate in Science Department, Certificate in Arts Department)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medals (Assiniboine Community College, Business Applied Arts Division, Industrial Technical Division)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medals (Keewatin Community College, Applied Studies Department, Trades and Technologies Department)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Silver Medals (Keewatin Community College, academic or vocational program)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Youth Experience Program
  • Lieutenant Governor's Trophy for the Winnipeg Music Competition Festival
  • Lieutenant Governor's Gold Medal for the Manitoba Provincial Rifle Association

New Brunswick

Royal awards in New Brunswick

  • Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship

Viceregal awards in New Brunswick

  • Lieutenant Governor's Prix Dialogue Award du lieutenant-gouverneur
  • Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Architecture
  • Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration
  • Lieutenant-Governor's Prize for the Conservation of Wild Atlantic Salmon
  • Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Youth in Action, Youth in Motion

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lieutenant Governor's awards of Excellence in Architecture

Nova Scotia

Viceregal awards in Nova Scotia

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award
  • Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia's Ready to Write/Prêt à Écrire Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Conservation
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence in Engineering
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award of Excellence in Public Administration
  • Lieutenant Governor's Design Awards for Architecture
  • Lieutenant Governor's Education Medal
  • Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Nova Scotia Talent Trust Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Princess Louise Fusiliers Award for Excellence
  • Lieutenant Governor's Teaching Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Faith In Action Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Intergenerational Awards
  • Lieutenant Governor's Community Voluntarism Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Hope and Inspiration Award
  • Nova Scotia Talent Trust Award

Ontario

Royal awards in Ontario

  • Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
  • Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship
  • Ontario Golden Jubilee Award for Civilian Bravery
  • Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Award

Viceregal awards in Ontario

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award for Students
  • Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Marketing Excellence in Ontario
  • Lieutenant Governor's Literacy Pin
  • Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Heritage
  • Lieutenant Governor's Games Trophies, Award, and Medallions
  • Lieutenant Governor's Medal of Distinction in Public Administration
  • Lieutenant Governor's Cup
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines

Government awards in Ontario

  • Amethyst Award for Outstanding Achievement by Ontario Public Servants
  • Community Action Award
  • Lincoln M. Alexander Award
  • Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
  • Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario
  • Senior Achievement Award
  • Senior of the Year Award
  • Trillium Book Award
  • Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

Quebec

Viceregal awards in Quebec

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Lieutenant Governor's Youth Medal (bronze)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Seniors Medal (silver)
  • Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Exceptional Merit (gold)

Government awards in Quebec

  • Prix du Québec; awarded by the government of Quebec to individuals for cultural and scientific achievements. Founded in 1977, the government annually awards six awards in the cultural field and five in the scientific field.

Cultural awards

  • Prix Albert-Tessier
  • Prix Athanase-David
  • Prix Denise-Pelletier
  • Prix Georges-Émile-Lapalme
  • Prix Gérard-Morisset
  • Prix Paul-Émile-Borduas

Scientific awards

  • Prix Albert-Tessier
  • Prix Armand-Frappier
  • Prix Léon-Gérin
  • Prix Lionel-Boulet
  • Prix Marie-Victorin
  • Prix Wilder-Penfield

Saskatchewan

Royal awards in Saskatchewan

  • Prince Edward Drama Scholarship
  • Prince of Wales Scholarship
  • Queen Elizabeth II Centennial Aboriginal Scholarship
  • Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
  • Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship in Parliamentary Studies

Viceregal awards in Saskatchewan

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Division, Lieutenant Governor's Award of Distinction
  • Heritage Canada Foundation Lieutenant Governor's Award
  • Institute of Public Administration of Canada Lieutenant Governor's Medal
  • Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Heritage Architecture Excellence Award
  • Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Outstanding Service to Rural Saskatchewan
  • Lieutenant Governor's Awards of Excellence
  • Lieutenant Governor's Medal for the Regina Men's Bonspiel
  • Lieutenant Governor's Oval Sled Dog Award
  • Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Conservation Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Celebration of the Arts Pin

Territorial awards

Yukon

  • Order of Polaris

Municipal awards

  • Order of Montreal
  • Order of Hamilton
  • Order of Ottawa

Scholarships

Awarded byAwardCreatedForNamed for
Prince of Wales ScholarshipLester B. Pearson United World College of the PacificPrince Charles (now Charles III, King of Canada)

References

References

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  3. Parks Canada. (16 January 2012). "Minister Kent invites young Canadians to apply for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Parks Canada Ambassador Program". Queen's Printer for Canada.
  4. (18 November 2005). "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: Investing in Young Canadians". The Globe and Mail.
  5. (25 June 2014). "The Countess of Wessex Cup". HRH The Countess of Wessex.
  6. (4 November 2023). "The Duchess of Edinburgh in Canada". The Royal Household.
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