Presentation of the GG’s Performing Arts Awards
Created in 1992, under the auspices of the former governor general, the late Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn, the GGPAA are presented each year to Canadian performers whose extraordinary lifetime achievements have contributed significantly to the enrichment of Canada’s cultural life.
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Ms. Janine Sutto, actress and teacher, received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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Following the ceremony, recipients and members of the Canadian Armed Forces "rocked" Rideau Hall!
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The 2014 Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Laureates.
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All recipients delivered humble and heartfelt speeches.
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Mr. Albert Schultz, actor, director and artistic director, received the National Arts Centre Award which recognizes the work of an extraordinary nature by an individual artist or company in the past performance year.
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Ms. Jean Giguère received the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts.
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Ms. Louise Lecavalier, dancer and choreographer, received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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Mr. Tom Jackson, actor, singer-songwriter, producer and humanitarian, received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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Mr. Brent Carver, actor and singer, received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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The rock band Blue Rodeo received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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Ms. Anik Bissonnette, dancer, teacher and artistic director, received a GGPAA for Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.
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"All of you have played a role in shaping our cultural identity. And you go forth, out into the world, sharing your talents through music and dance and drama, and so much more. You are Canadian ambassadors of the highest calibre."
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Each year, the medals are presented to the laureates by the Governor General at Rideau Hall. The following evening, Their Excellencies and all recipients attend a Gala in their honour at the National Art Centre.
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Their Excellencies presented the 2014 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Ms. Sutto delivered a very touching address.
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