List of Canadian awards

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This is a list of all known awards in Canada, conferred by either members of the royal family, viceroys, governments, or private organizations.

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National awards

Royal awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Monarch of Canada King's Gold Medal for Poetry 1933Outstanding book of verse
Queen Elizabeth II Cup Show jumping championship [1]
King's Plate 1860 Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Queen Elizabeth II Trust Fund1977Young Canadians' understanding of each other's language and culture
Prince of Wales Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership 1999Conservation and preservation of buildings of historic importance
Prince of Wales Stakes 1929Thoroughbred horse racing championship
Prince's Youth Service Awards 2015Young Canadians taking positive actions both in Canada and in the global community [2]
Prince and Princess of Wales Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Parks Canada Youth Ambassadors Program2012Encourage young Canadians to connect with the country's national parks [3]
Duke of Edinburgh The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 1956Social, practical, and physical skills
Duke of Edinburgh's Cup The Duke of Edinburgh's Cup golf tournament [4]
Duchess of Edinburgh The Countess of Wessex Cup 2010 [5] In military skills, the best of the regiments of which Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is colonel-in-chief. [6]
Duke and Duchess of York Duke and Duchess of York's Prize in Photography 1989Excellence in photography [7]
Prince Andrew Cup Cross country running championship

Viceregal awards in the federal jurisdiction

Military awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Canadian Forces Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service 1989Outstanding service by individuals and groups who are not active members of the Canadian Forces
The Calgary Highlanders Clan of the Gallant Canadians 1992Outstanding members of the regiment

Private awards in the federal jurisdiction

Awarded byAwardCreatedFor
Scouts Canada Queen's Venturer Award 1984Highest Scouting proficiency
Queen's Scout 1909High achievement in Scouting
Heritage Canada Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership 1999Commitment 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 1998Achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians
United Nations Association in Canada Pearson Medal of Peace 1979Contribution to international service
Royal Society of Canada Awards from the Royal Society of Canada VariesVaries
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Connaught Cup 1914Pistol marksmanship
National Hockey League Prince of Wales Trophy 1923 Eastern Conference playoff championship
Excellence Canada Canada Awards for Excellence 1984Business excellence in quality
CPACT Choice AwardsCanada Business Awards for Business2017Business Awards via Voting

Provincial awards

Royal awards

Viceregal awards

Alberta

Royal awards in Alberta

Viceregal awards in Alberta

  • Institute of Public Administration — Lieutenant Governor Award
  • Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Program
  • Lieutenant Governor's Greenwing Conservation Award
  • Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award [12]

British Columbia

Viceregal awards in British Columbia

  • 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 Excellence
  • 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 [13]
  • Vice Regal Commendation

Manitoba

Royal awards in Manitoba

Viceregal awards in Manitoba

  • 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 [15]

New Brunswick

Royal awards in New Brunswick

Viceregal awards in New Brunswick

  • Lieutenant Governor's Prix Dialogue Award du lieutenant-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 [17]

Newfoundland and Labrador

Lieutenant Governor's awards of Excellence in Architecture

Nova Scotia

Viceregal awards in Nova Scotia

  • 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 [18]

Ontario

Royal awards in Ontario

Viceregal awards in Ontario

  • 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 [22]
  • Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Ontario Wines [23]

Government awards in Ontario

  • 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 Award
  • Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

Quebec

Viceregal awards in Quebec

  • 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) [24]

Government awards in Quebec

  • Prix du Québec ; awarded 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

Scientific awards

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's relationship with the sovereign continues to be rich and diverse. For example, you have chosen to recognize your citizens through honours of the provincial Crown, including the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal which I have just presented. It provides a unique opportunity to show our gratitude for the men and women who devote their careers to ensuring our well-being – people who sometimes put their own safety and even their lives at risk to protect us all. [25]

The Princess Royal, Saskatoon, 2004

Royal awards in Saskatchewan

Viceregal awards in Saskatchewan

  • Vice-Regal and Commissioners Commendation Bar
  • Canadian Cancer Society, 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 [27]
  • Lieutenant Governor's Celebration of the Arts Pin

Territorial awards

Yukon

Municipal awards

Scholarships

Awarded byAwardCreatedForNamed for
Prince of Wales Scholarship Lester B. Pearson United World College of the Pacific Prince Charles (now Charles III, King of Canada) [28]

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