Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
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The Governor General's Caring Canadian Award is a Canadian
award established to honour Canadian caregivers and volunteers. It was first announced in November 1995 by Roméo LeBlanc
. It is intended for an individual whose unpaid, voluntary contributions, behind-the-scenes, provide extraordinary help or care to individuals or groups in the community.
Once a nomination for a candidate is received, research is undertaken to confirm facts and a summary of information about each candidate is presented to the Advisory Committee for review. The Committee submits recommendations to the Governor General.
To date the Governor General has honoured over 1,100 Canadians across the country. Most of these individuals have devoted years to volunteer activities within their community.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
award established to honour Canadian caregivers and volunteers. It was first announced in November 1995 by Roméo LeBlanc
Roméo LeBlanc
Roméo-Adrien LeBlanc was a Canadian journalist, politician, and statesman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 25th since Canadian Confederation....
. It is intended for an individual whose unpaid, voluntary contributions, behind-the-scenes, provide extraordinary help or care to individuals or groups in the community.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be a Canadian citizen and nominations from any age group are welcome. Candidates will normally not have been previously recognized by a national or provincial honour.
- It is possible to nominate a small group for the Award; however, every person in the group must have contributed equally to be eligible.
- Candidates do not have to be active volunteers when being considered for an Award; however, their past voluntary contributions should have been extensive.
- Individuals caring for an immediate family member may be considered for an Award if they are involved in other volunteer work in the community.
- Posthumous nominations are not accepted.
Selection
An independent Advisory Committee made up of Canadians from across the country meets to review submissions, and recipients are announced periodically.Once a nomination for a candidate is received, research is undertaken to confirm facts and a summary of information about each candidate is presented to the Advisory Committee for review. The Committee submits recommendations to the Governor General.
Presentations
The certificate and lapel pin are presented to recipients by a dignitary, such as Lieutenant-Governor or a territorial commissioner or a mayor. On occasion, the Governor General presents awards during regional visits.To date the Governor General has honoured over 1,100 Canadians across the country. Most of these individuals have devoted years to volunteer activities within their community.