List of Canadian awards
Encyclopedia
This is a list of all known awards in Canada, conferred by either members of the Canadian Royal Family, viceroy
s, governments, or private organizations.
Cultural awards
Scientific awards
Viceroy
A viceroy is a royal official who runs a country, colony, or province in the name of and as representative of the monarch. The term derives from the Latin prefix vice-, meaning "in the place of" and the French word roi, meaning king. A viceroy's province or larger territory is called a viceroyalty...
s, governments, or private organizations.
Royal awards in the federal jurisdiction
| Awarded by | Award | Created | For |
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| Sovereign of Canada | Royal Victorian Chain Royal Victorian Chain The Royal Victorian Chain is an award, instituted in 1902 by King Edward VII as a personal award of the Monarch... |
1902 | Personal service to the sovereign |
| Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry The Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry is awarded for a book of verse published by someone in any of the Commonwealth realms. Originally the award was open only to British subjects living in the United Kingdom, but in 1985 the scope was extended to include people from the rest of the Commonwealth realms... |
1933 | Outstanding book of verse | |
| Queen Elizabeth II Cup Queen Elizabeth II Cup The Queen Elizabeth II Cup is a Group One Thoroughbred horse race at Sha Tin Racecourse in the New Territories, Hong Kong. Established in 1975 by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, it is run annually in April at a distance of 2,000 metres on turf. Prior to 1997 it was run at 2,200 metres... |
Show jumping Show jumping Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics... championship |
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| Queen's Plate Queen's Plate The Queen's Plate is Canada's oldest thoroughbred horse race. It is run at a distance of 1¼ miles for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses foaled in Canada. The race takes place each summer in June or July at Woodbine Racetrack, Etobicoke , Ontario... |
1860 | Thoroughbred horse racing Thoroughbred horse race Thoroughbred horse racing is a worldwide sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport: Flat racing and National Hunt racing... championship |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Trust Fund | 1977 | Young Canadians' understanding of each other's language and culture | |
| Duke of Edinburgh Duke of Edinburgh The Duke of Edinburgh is a British royal title, named after the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, which has been conferred upon members of the British royal family only four times times since its creation in 1726... |
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award The Duke of Edinburgh's Award The Duke of Edinburgh's Award , is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24, regardless of personal ability.... |
1956 | Social, practical, and physical skills |
| Duke of Edinburgh's Cup | The Duke of Edinburgh's Cup golf tournament | ||
| Prince of Wales Prince of Wales Prince of Wales is a title traditionally granted to the heir apparent to the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 15 other independent Commonwealth realms... |
Prince of Wales Prize for Built Heritage | Conservation and preservation of buildings of historic importance | |
| Prince of Wales Stakes Prince of Wales Stakes The Prince of Wales Stakes is a Canadian Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Fort Erie Race Track in Fort Erie, Ontario. Restricted to three-year-old horses bred in Canada, it is contested on dirt over a distance of a mile and three sixteenths . In 1959, the Prince of Wales Stakes became the... |
1929 | Thoroughbred horse racing championship | |
| Duke and Duchess of York Duke of York The Duke of York is a title of nobility in the British peerage. Since the 15th century, it has, when granted, usually been given to the second son of the British monarch. The title has been created a remarkable eleven times, eight as "Duke of York" and three as the double-barreled "Duke of York and... |
Duke and Duchess of York's Prize in Photography | 1989 | Excellence in photography Photography Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film... |
| Prince Andrew Cup | Cross country running championship |
Viceregal awards in the federal jurisdiction
Military awards in the federal jurisdiction
| Awarded by | Award | Created | For |
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| The Calgary Highlanders The Calgary Highlanders The Calgary Highlanders is a Canadian Forces Land Force Primary Reserve infantry regiment, headquartered at Mewata Armouries in Calgary, Alberta, Canada... |
Clan of the Gallant Canadians Clan of the Gallant Canadians The Clan of the Gallant Canadians is an unofficial Order created by The Calgary Highlanders of the Canadian Forces and the first such regimental order to be approved by the Canadian sovereign, and the first in the British Empire and Commonwealth since the time of Oliver Cromwell.-History:On... |
1992 | Outstanding members of the regiment |
Private awards in the federal jurisdiction
| Awarded by | Award | Created | For |
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| Scouts Canada Scouts Canada Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association that, in affiliation with the French-language Association des Scouts du Canada, is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
Queen's Venturer Award Queen's Venturer Award The Queen's Venturer Award is the highest Scouting proficiency award for youth members in Scouts Canada that can be regularly awarded, as the Amory Adventure Award is only awarded to one Venturer Company each year. When the Scout program was divided into Scouts and Venturers the highest award, the... |
1984 | Highest Scouting Scouting Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society.... proficiency |
| Queen's Scout Queen's Scout The Queen's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. It is awarded in realms of the Commonwealth, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand where the Scouts operate under the ceremonial leadership of the monarch.The... |
1909 | High achievement in Scouting | |
| Heritage Canada Heritage Canada The Heritage Canada Foundation , also known as Heritage Canada , is a registered charity with the mandate to encourage the protection and promotion of the built, natural, historic, and scenic heritage of Canada... |
Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership The Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership is an award presented annually to a Canadian municipality that has demonstrated a commitment to the conservation of its historic built environment, through regulation, policies, and funding... |
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 Canada's Walk of Fame Canada's Walk of Fame , located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians... |
1998 | Achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians |
| United Nations Association in Canada United Nations Association in Canada The United Nations Association in Canada engages the Canadian public in the work of the United Nations and the critical international issues which face us all. Canada has been an integral part of the UNA and continues to do so in the future.... |
Pearson Medal of Peace Pearson Medal of Peace The Pearson Medal of Peace is an award given out annually by the United Nations Association in Canada to recognize an individual Canadian's "contribution to international service". Nominations are made by any Canadian for any Canadian, excluding self-nominations. The award is named in honour of... |
1979 | Contribution to international service |
| Royal Society of Canada Royal Society of Canada The Royal Society of Canada , may also operate under the more descriptive name RSC: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada , is the oldest association of scientists and scholars in Canada... |
Awards from the Royal Society of Canada | Varies | Varies |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Royal Canadian Mounted Police , literally ‘Royal Gendarmerie of Canada’; colloquially known as The Mounties, and internally as ‘The Force’) is the national police force of Canada, and one of the most recognized of its kind in the world. It is unique in the world as a national, federal,... |
Connaught Cup Connaught Cup Sporting competitions named Connaught Cup, typically named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916, include:*Connaught Cup, a Canadian horse-racing competition... |
1914 | Pistol marksmanship |
| National Hockey League National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
Prince of Wales Trophy Prince of Wales Trophy The Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup... |
1923 | Eastern Conference Eastern Conference (NHL) The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.... playoff championship |
Royal awards
- Vice-Regal Badge of Service (for all Lieutenant governors/territorial commissioners [gold] and all their spouses [silver])
Royal awards
- 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
- Institute of Public Administration — Lieutenant Governor Award
- Lieutenant GovernorLieutenant Governor (Canada)In Canada, a lieutenant governor is the viceregal representative in a provincial jurisdiction of the Canadian monarch and head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, who resides predominantly in her oldest realm, the United Kingdom...
of Alberta Arts Awards Program - Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Conservation Award
- Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award
Viceregal awards
- 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 ExcellenceLieutenant Governor's Award for Literary ExcellenceThe Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence is administered by the BC Book Prizes and recognizes a writer who has contributed significantly to the development of literary excellence in British Columbia, as well as having written a substantial body of literary work throughout his or her...
- 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
Royal awards
- Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, Saint John's-Ravenscourt School, WinnipegWinnipegWinnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
- Queen Elizabeth II Silverwings Youth Scholarship
Viceregal awards
- 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
Royal awards
- Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
Viceregal awards
- Lieutenant Governor's Prix Dialogue Award du lieutenent-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
Viceregal awards
- 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
Royal awards
- Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship
- Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship
- Ontario Golden Jubilee Award for Civilian Bravery
Viceregal awards
- 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
- 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 AwardTrillium Book AwardThe Trillium Award is given annually by the government of the Province of Ontario and is open to books in any genre: fiction, non-fiction, drama, children's books, and poetry. Anthologies, new editions, re-issues and translations are not eligible. Three jury members per language judge the...
- Ontario Medal for Young VolunteersOntario Medal for Young VolunteersThe Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers is an honour presented annually by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for outstanding contributions by young volunteers in the province of Ontario...
Viceregal awards
- 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
- Prix du QuébecPrix du QuébecThe Prix du Québec are awards given 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 :...
; awarded by the Government of QuebecGovernment of QuebecThe Government of Quebec refers to the provincial government of the province of Quebec. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
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-TessierPrix Albert-TessierThe Prix Albert-Tessier is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals for an outstanding career in Québec cinema. It is awarded to scriptwriting, acting, composing music, directing, producing and cinematographic techniques. It is named in honour of...
- Prix Athanase-DavidPrix Athanase-DavidThe Prix Athanase-David is a literary award presented annually by the government of Quebec as part of the Prix du Québec to a Quebec writer, to honour the body of his or her work....
- Prix Denise-PelletierPrix Denise-PelletierThe Prix Denise-Pelletier is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals for an outstanding career in the performing arts. It is awarded to a creator, performer, stage-craftsman or person who has made a noteworthy contribution in the fields of song,...
- Prix Georges-Émile-LapalmePrix Georges-Émile-LapalmeThe Prix Georges-Émile-Lapalme is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the quality and diffusion of the French language written or spoken in Québec. The activities recognized for this award are...
- Prix Gérard-MorissetPrix Gérard-MorissetThe Prix Gérard-Morisset is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to preserving and explaining Québec's cultural heritage...
- Prix Paul-Émile-BorduasPrix Paul-Émile-BorduasThe Prix Paul-Émile-Borduas is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals who are artists or craftsman in the fields of visual arts, of the trades of art, architecture and the design...
Scientific awards
- Prix Albert-TessierPrix Albert-TessierThe Prix Albert-Tessier is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, given to individuals for an outstanding career in Québec cinema. It is awarded to scriptwriting, acting, composing music, directing, producing and cinematographic techniques. It is named in honour of...
- Prix Armand-FrappierPrix Armand-FrappierThe Prix Armand-Frappier is an award by the Government of Quebec, part of the Prix du Québec, "given to people who have pursued a research career and have helped build up a research institution...
- Prix Léon-GérinPrix Léon-GérinThe Prix Léon-Gérin is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, which "goes to researchers in one of the social sciences". It is named in honour of Léon Gérin.-Winners:-References:*...
- Prix Lionel-BouletPrix Lionel-BouletThe Prix Lionel-Boulet is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, which "goes to researchers who have distinguished themselves through their inventions, their scientific and technological innovations, their leadership in scientific development, and their...
- Prix Marie-VictorinPrix Marie-VictorinThe Prix Marie-Victorin is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, which "goes to researchers in the pure and applied sciences whose work lies in fields outside biomedicine. These fields include the natural and physical sciences, engineering, and technology, and the...
- Prix Wilder-PenfieldPrix Wilder-PenfieldThe Prix Wilder-Penfield is an award by the Government of Quebec that is part of the Prix du Québec, which "goes to scientists whose research aims fall within the field of biomedicine. These fields include the medical sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering". It is named in honour of...
Saskatchewan
Royal awards
- 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
- Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
- Canadian Cancer SocietyCanadian Cancer SocietyThe Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based charitable organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with the disease....
, 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
See also
- Orders, decorations, and medals of the Canadian provinces
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Canada