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The Governor General's Awards are named in honour of Canada's Governor General, and are presented in a number of fields. Image File history File links Derived from public domain images featured at: http://commons. ...
A Governor-General is most generally a governor of high rank, or a principal governor ranking above ordinary governors. ...
Governor General's Literary Awards
Since their creation in 1937, the Governor General's Literary Awards have become one of Canada's most prestigious prizes, awarded in both French and English in seven categories: Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Children's Literature (Text), Children's Literature (Illustration), and Translation. Literature is literally an acquaintance with letters as in the first sense given in the Oxford English Dictionary (from the Latin littera meaning an individual written character (letter)). The term has, however, generally come to identify a collection of texts. ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
For other uses, see Fiction (disambiguation). ...
For the book by Chuck Palahniuk titled Non-fiction, see Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories. ...
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For other uses, see Drama (disambiguation). ...
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The awards were created by the Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir (John Buchan), himself the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps. The awards first honoured only two authors each year, and only those who wrote in English. In 1957 the awards were put under the administration of the Canada Council for the Arts and a cash prize began to be awarded to the winner. The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief in and over Canada, normally simply known as the Governor General of Canada in French, Gouverneur(e) général(e) is the Canadian representative of the monarch (presently Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II). ...
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, GCMG, GCVO, CH, PC (26 August 1875 – 11 February 1940), was a Scottish novelist and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada. ...
For other uses, see The 39 Steps. ...
The Canada Council for the Arts, commonly called the Canada Council, is an agency of the Government of Canada created to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts. ...
In 1980 the Council began to announce the finalists for the awards a month before they were presented in order to attract more media attention.
During her tenure from 1999 to 2005, Governor General Adrienne Clarkson made an effort to obtain copies of every book to win a Governor General's Award from book fairs and second hand shops for the Governor General's study. As of 2004 there were only two titles unrepresented. Adrienne Louise Clarkson (née Poy) (Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Hakka: Ńg Pên-kî, Cantonese: Ng5 Bing1 zi1), PC, CC, CMM, COM, CD, LL.D (honoris causa) (born February 10, 1939) is an accomplished Canadian journalist and stateswoman. ...
Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts The Governor General's Awards in Visual Arts and Media Arts were first presented in 2000. The Canada Council for the Arts funds and administers the awards. Vision can refer to: Visual perception is one of the senses. ...
The Canada Council for the Arts, commonly called the Canada Council, was introduced by Parliament in 1957. ...
Six prizes are awarded annually to visual and media artists for distinguished career achievement in fine arts (painting, drawing, photography, print-making and sculpture, including installation and other three-dimensional work), applied arts (architecture and fine crafts), independent film and video, or audio and new media. One prize is awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the visual or media arts in a volunteer or professional capacity. The value of each award is $15,000. An independent peer jury of senior visual and media arts professionals selects the winners.
Governor General's Medals in Architecture The Governor General's Medals in Architecture have been presented since 2002, continuing the tradition of the Massey Medals, begun in 1950. Up to twelve medals are awarded every two years, with no distinction among the medals --> --> --> --> -->awarded. The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada administers the competition. This article is about building architecture. ...
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), founded in 1907, is a Canadian association representing over 3,200 architects, and faculty and graduates of Canadian Schools of Architecture. ...
Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case have been presented since 1979. [1] They honour outstanding contributions that have promoted the equality of girls and women in Canada, demonstrated by leadership and excellence in any field. Candidates whose effectiveness and courage have advanced the cause of equality for girls and women in significant and substantial ways that have enriched their communities are considered. Five awards are given annually to candidates chosen from across Canada, in addition to one Youth award. [2] Status of Women Canada administer these awards. The Valiant Five or The Famous Five were five Canadian women who, in 1927 asked the Supreme Court of Canada to answer the question, Are women persons? The case came to be known as the Persons Case. ...
The position of Minister responsible for the Status of Women in the Canadian cabinet was created in 1971 as a product of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women (created in 1967, report handed down in 1970). ...
External links - Governor General's Literary Awards at the Canada Council for the Arts
- Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts at the Canada Council for the Arts
- Governor General's Medals in Architecture at the Canada Council for the Arts
| Governor General's Literary Awards | | In English:
Fiction - Non-Fiction - Drama - Poetry - Poetry or Drama - Children's Literature - Children's Illustration - Translation
In French:
Fiction - Non-Fiction - Drama - Poetry - Poetry or Drama - Children's Literature - Children's Illustration - Translation
Past Winners:
2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995 - 1994 - 1993 - 1992 - 1991 - 1990 - 1989 - 1988 - 1987 - 1986 - 1985 - 1984 - 1983 - 1982 - 1981 - 1980 - 1979 - 1978 - 1977 - 1976 - 1975 - 1974 - 1973 - 1972 - 1971 - 1970 - 1969 - 1968 - 1967 - 1966 - 1965 - 1964 - 1963 - 1962 - 1961 - 1960 - 1959 - 1958 - 1957 - 1956 - 1955 - 1954 - 1953 - 1952 - 1951 - 1950 - 1949 - 1948 - 1947 - 1946 - 1945 - 1944 - 1943 - 1942 - 1941 - 1940 - 1939 - 1938 - 1937 - 1936 This is a list of Governor Generals Award winners for English language fiction. ...
This is a list of Governor Generals Award winners for English language non-fiction. ...
This is a list of the Governor Generals Award winners for drama. ...
This is a list of the Governor Generals Award winners for poetry. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for English language poetry or drama. ...
This is a list of the Governor Generals Award winner for childrens literature. ...
This is a list of winners of the Governor Generals Award for English language childrens illustration. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for French to English translation. ...
This is a list of Governor Generals Award winners for French language fiction. ...
This is a list of Governor Generals Award winners for French language non-fiction. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for French language drama. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for French language poetry. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for French language poetry or drama. ...
This is a list of winners of the Governor Generals Award for French language childrens literature. ...
This is a list of winners of the Governor Generals Award for French language childrens illustration. ...
This is a list of the winners of the Governor Generals Award for English to French translation. ...
The shortlisted nominees for the 2007 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were announced on October 16. ...
The shortlisted nominees for the 2006 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were announced on October 16. ...
The nominees for the 2005 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were announced on October 17. ...
The nominees for the 2004 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were announced on October 26. ...
The 2003 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were announced on November 12. ...
The 2002 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were be presented by Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 19. ...
The 2001 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were be presented by Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, at a ceremony at Rideau Hall on November 14. ...
The 2000 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were presented by Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Louis Roux, Chairman of the Canada Council for the Arts, on November 14 at Rideau Hall. ...
The winners of the 1999 Canadian Governor Generals Literary Awards were announced by Jean-Louis Roux, Chairman, and Shirley L. Thomson, Director of the Canada Council for the Arts, at a press conference held on November 16th at the National Library of Canada. ...
The winners of the 1998 Governor Generals Literary Awards were announced by Jean-Louis Roux, Chairman, and Shirley L. Thomson, Director of the Canada Council for the Arts on November 17th in Ottawa. ...
The winners of the 1997 Governor Generals Literary Awards was announced on November 18th by Donna Scott, Chairman of the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
The 1996 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were presented on November 14th 1996. ...
The 1995 Governor Generals Literary Awards were presented by Roméo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada on November 14 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. ...
Each winner of the 1994 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $10 000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1993 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $10,000 and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1992 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $10 000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1991 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $10 000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1990 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $5 000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1989 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $5000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1988 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $5000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1987 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit received $5000 dollars and a medal from the Governor General of Canada. ...
Each winner of the 1986 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1985 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1984 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1983 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1982 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1981 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1980 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1979 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1978 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a whole bunch of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1977 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1976 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1975 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1974 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1973 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1972 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1971 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1970 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1969 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1968 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1967 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1966 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1965 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1964 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1963 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1962 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1961 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
Each winner of the 1960 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts. ...
The 1959 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit saw a major change from previous awards. ...
The 1958 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the twenty-second such awards. ...
The 1957 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the twenty-first such awards in Canada. ...
The 1956 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the twentieth such awards. ...
The 1955 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the nineteenth such awards. ...
The 1954 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the eighteenth such awards. ...
The 1953 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the seventeenth such awards. ...
The 1952 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the sixteenth such awards. ...
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The 1950 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the fourteenth such awards. ...
The 1949 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the thirteenth such awards. ...
The 1948 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the twelfth such awards. ...
The 1947 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the eleventh such awards. ...
The 1946 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the tenth such awards. ...
The 1945 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the ninth such awards. ...
The 1944 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the eighth such awards. ...
The 1943 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the seventh such awards. ...
The 1942 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the sixth such awards. ...
In Canada, the 1941 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the fifth such awards. ...
The 1940 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the fifth such awards. ...
The 1939 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the fourth such awards. ...
The 1938 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the third such awards. ...
The 1937 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit were the second such awards, and the first to include a category for poetry and drama. ...
The 1936 Governor Generals Awards for Literary Merit began the tradition of Governor Generals awards in Canada. ...
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