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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Badge for use by Governor General's Award in Celebration of the Nation's Table
June 23, 2010
Vol. V, p. 524
Arms for use by the Governor General's Award in Celebration of the Nation's TableBlazonAzure four bezants two and two, overall a square lozenge lozengy Or and Azure; SymbolismThe colours of the shield, blue and yellow, are those of the Governor General and the Governor General’s flag. The central element, representing a table and four chairs viewed from above, refers to the name and the design of the prize. The table reminds us that eating and drinking are a fundamental need and a pleasure for all. It reminds us of the transformation and the sharing of regional products, and of the exchange of dishes and expertise. It is a place where cultures meet and where ideas, as well as flavours, are mingled. The chequerboard design conveys the ideas of variety and the complementary nature of the ingredients in the creation of dishes. It is made of five squares on each side to indicate the five senses present at the table: taste and smell, as well as sight, hearing and touch. |
CrestBlazonA cornucopia proper; SymbolismThe cornucopia, overflowing with fruit, vegetables, grains and spices, represents the bounty of the earth. Latin for “horn of plenty,” the cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and, by association, a source of inspiration and creativity. |
MottoBlazonEXCELLENTER MENSAM APPONERE; SymbolismMeaning “To set the table with excellence”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo lions Or each charged on the shoulder with four bezants two and two, overall a square lozenge lozengy Or and Azure, the supporters standing on a compartment of wheat and stomping with their interior hindlegs on grapes within a vat proper; SymbolismThe lions that support the shield allude to the emblem of the Governor General. On their shoulders are the central elements from the shield. The wheat on which they stand with one hind leg and the grapes they are stomping with the other represent two of the components that are particularly symbolic in the nourishment of human beings. |
Badge for use by the Governor General's Award in Celebration of the Nation's TableBlazonFour bezants two and two, overall a square lozenge lozengy Or and Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCathy Bursey-Sabourin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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