List of Canadian awards

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

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### Royal awards in the federal jurisdiction

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Monarch of Canada | King's Gold Medal for Poetry | 1933  | Outstanding book of verse
Queen Elizabeth II Cup |  | Show jumping championship[1]
King's Plate | 1860  | Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Queen Elizabeth II Trust Fund  | 1977  | Young Canadians' understanding of each other's language and culture
Prince of Wales | Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership | 1999  | Conservation and preservation of buildings of historic importance
Prince of Wales Stakes | 1929  | Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Prince's Youth Service Awards | 2015  | Young Canadians taking positive actions both in Canada and in the global community[2]
Prince and Princess of Wales | Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program  | 2012  | Encourage young Canadians to connect with the country's national parks[3]
Duke of Edinburgh | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award | 1956  | Social, practical, and physical skills
Duke of Edinburgh's Cup |  | The Duke of Edinburgh's Cup golf tournament[4]
Duchess of Edinburgh | The Countess of Wessex Cup | 2010[5] | In military skills, the best of the regiments of which Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is colonel-in-chief.[6]
Duke and Duchess of York | Duke and Duchess of York's Prize in Photography | 1989  | Excellence in photography[7]
Prince Andrew Cup |  | Cross country running championship

### Viceregal awards in the federal jurisdiction

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

### Military awards in the federal jurisdiction

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Canadian Forces | Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service | 1989  | Outstanding service by individuals and groups who are not active members of the Canadian Forces
The Calgary Highlanders (10th Canadians) | Clan of the Gallant Canadians | 1992  | Outstanding members of the regiment

### Private awards in the federal jurisdiction

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Scouts Canada | Queen's Venturer Award | 1984  | Highest Scouting proficiency
Queen's Scout | 1909  | High achievement in Scouting
Heritage Canada | Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership | 1999  | Commitment to the conservation of its historic built environment
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | Queen's Fellowship |  | Outstanding doctoral fellow entering a programme in Canadian studies
Canada's Walk of Fame  | Walk of Fame star | 1998  | Achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians
United Nations Association in Canada | Pearson Medal of Peace | 1979  | Contribution to international service
Royal Society of Canada | Awards from the Royal Society of Canada | Varies  | Varies
Royal Canadian Mounted Police | Connaught Cup | 1914  | Pistol marksmanship
National Hockey League | Prince of Wales Trophy | 1923  | Eastern Conference playoff championship
Excellence Canada  | Canada Awards for Excellence | 1984  | Business excellence in quality
CPACT Choice Awards  | Canada Business Awards for Business  | 2017  | Business Awards via Voting

## Provincial awards

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### Royal awards

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

### Viceregal awards

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* Vice-Regal and Commissioners' Commendation (presented by lieutenant governors and commissioners to recognise service to their respective offices)[8]

### Alberta

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#### Royal awards in Alberta

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* Royal Life Saving Awards
* Queen's Golden Jubilee Scholarships for the Visual and Performing Arts[9][10]
* Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal[10]
* Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship Program[11]

#### Viceregal awards in Alberta

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* 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[12]

### British Columbia

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#### Viceregal awards in British Columbia

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* 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[13]
* Vice Regal Commendation

### Manitoba

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#### Royal awards in Manitoba

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* Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, Saint John's-Ravenscourt School, Winnipeg
* Queen Elizabeth II Silverwings Youth Scholarship[14]

#### Viceregal awards in Manitoba

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* 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[15]

### New Brunswick

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#### Royal awards in New Brunswick

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* Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship[16]

#### Viceregal awards in New Brunswick

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* 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[17]

### Newfoundland and Labrador

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Lieutenant Governor's awards of Excellence in Architecture

### Nova Scotia

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#### Viceregal awards in Nova Scotia

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* 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[18]

### Ontario

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#### Royal awards in Ontario

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* Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
* Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship[19]
* Ontario Golden Jubilee Award for Civilian Bravery[20]
* Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Award[21]

#### Viceregal awards in Ontario

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* 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[22]
* Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines[23]

#### Government awards in Ontario

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* 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

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#### Viceregal awards in Quebec

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* 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)[24]

#### Government awards in Quebec

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* 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

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> Saskatchewan's relationship with the sovereign continues to be rich and diverse. For example, you have chosen to recognize your citizens through honours of the provincial Crown, including the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal which I have just presented. It provides a unique opportunity to show our gratitude for the men and women who devote their careers to ensuring our well-being – people who sometimes put their own safety and even their lives at risk to protect us all.[25]

— The Princess Royal, Saskatoon, 2004

#### Royal awards in Saskatchewan

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* 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[26]

#### Viceregal awards in Saskatchewan

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* 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[27]
* Lieutenant Governor's Celebration of the Arts Pin

## Territorial awards

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### Yukon

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* Order of Polaris

## Municipal awards

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* Order of Montreal
* Order of Hamilton
* Order of Ottawa

## Scholarships

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Awarded by | Award | Created | For | Named for

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Prince of Wales Scholarship  | Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific |  |  | Prince Charles (now Charles III, King of Canada)[28]

## See also

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* Canada portal

* Orders, decorations, and medals of the Canadian provinces
* Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada
* Dufferin Medal

## References

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1. ^ "Lamaze takes Queen Elizabeth II Cup". CBC. 7 July 2008. Archived from the original on 3 September 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2009.
2. ^ WE Day (29 September 2015), We Day, HRH the Prince of Wales and Prince's Charities Canada Announce New Royal Awards to Celebrate Youth Who Change the World, EIN Newsdesk, archived from the original on 1 October 2015, retrieved 29 September 2015
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. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
4. ^ "The Duke of Edinburgh's Award: Investing in Young Canadians" (PDF). The Globe and Mail. 18 November 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2008. Retrieved 10 August 2008.
5. ^ The Countess of Wessex Cup, HRH The Countess of Wessex, 25 June 2014, retrieved 5 November 2023
6. ^ The Duchess of Edinburgh in Canada, The Royal Household, 4 November 2023, retrieved 5 November 2023
7. ^ Duke and Duchess of York Prize in Photography, Canada Council for the Arts, retrieved 30 March 2023
8. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. "Government House > Vice-Regal and Commissioners' Commendation". Queen's Printer for Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
9. ^ Hoople, Chelsea (2002). "Alberta honours its citizens in the name of the Queen". Canadian Monarchist News. Autumn 2002. Toronto: Monarchist League of Canada. Archived from the original on July 8, 2009. Retrieved 27 June 2009.
10. ^ a b Elizabeth II (20 March 2002), Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Recognition Act, 2, Edmonton: Queen's Printer for Alberta, retrieved 8 August 2010
11. ^ Government of Alberta: Scholarship to commemorate Royal Visit to Alberta; May 25, 2005
12. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. "Awards and Events". Queen's Printer for Alberta. Archived from the original on May 24, 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
13. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. "Lieutenant Governor > Awards > Lieutenant Governor and Government House Foundation Awards". Queen's Printer for British Columbia. Archived from the original on 20 May 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
14. ^ Department of Canadian Heritage. "2010 Royal Tour > Itinerary for 2010 Royal Tour of Canada". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
15. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba. "Awards". Queen's Printer for Manitoba. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2009.
16. ^ "New Brunswick Provincial Archives > The Golden Jubilee: A New Brunswick Tribute". Queen's Printer. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
17. ^ "Office of the Lieutenant-Governor: Herménégilde Chiasson Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick". Archived from the original on 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
18. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. "The Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia > Lieutenant Governor's Awards". Queen's Printer for Nova Scotia. Archived from the original on 22 April 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
19. ^ "Government of Ontario > Ontario Student Assistance Program > 2008-2009 Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship". Queen's Printer for Ontario. Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
20. ^ The Canadian Royal Heritage Trust: COURAGE OF THE QUEEN Archived 2007-09-09 at the Wayback Machine
21. ^ The Canadian Press (26 July 2011). "UW award honours Duke and Duchess of Cambridge". CTV. Archived from the original on 14 March 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
22. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. "Awards". Queen's Printer for Ontario. Archived from the original on 27 May 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
23. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. "Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines". Queen's Printer for Ontario. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
24. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. "Awards Program > Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Awards Program". Éditeur officiel du Québec. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2009.
25. ^ Princess Royal in Saskatchewan (2004) Archived 2007-09-05 at the Wayback Machine
26. ^ "Publications Centre".
27. ^ Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. "The Office > Honours and Awards". Queen's Printer for Saskatchewan. Retrieved 1 July 2009.
28. ^ "Prince of Wales Visits Victoria" (PDF), Pearson Times (Spring 2010): 1, retrieved 31 October 2023

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