2023 Recipients

Bouchard, Michel Marc

Michel Marc Bouchard

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Michel Marc Bouchard’s bold poetic vision is universal and timeless in its exploration of human relationships, particularly the notion of the outsider and the queer universe. His plays have been translated into two dozen languages and performed around the world; several have been adapted for film. 

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Johnson, Molly

Molly Johnson

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Acclaimed as one of the best female jazz vocalists of our time, Molly Johnson has captivated audiences across Canada and Europe with her performances of jazz standards and original pieces.

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Kudelka, James

James Kudelka

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

James Kudelka is among North America’s most versatile and innovative dance artists. His creative output reflects his eclectic interests, rich movement vocabulary, and theatrical sensitivity. 

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Landry, Rosemarie

Rosemarie Landry

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Recognized worldwide as an exceptional interpreter of French vocal works and a leading authority on French-language music, soprano Rosemarie Landry has made a significant contribution to classical music and Canadian culture.

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lang, k.d.

k.d. lang

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Singer–songwriter k.d. lang is known for her wide-ranging musical talent, distinctive and androgynous style, and hauntingly pure mezzo-soprano voice.

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Bell, John Kim

John Kim Bell

Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts

John Kim Bell is one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous leaders. Widely recognized for his work as an activist, entrepreneur and fundraiser, he established the Indspire charitable organization and the Indspire Awards in celebration of Indigenous achievement.

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Lee, Paul Sun-Hyung

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

National Arts Centre Award

A versatile actor, writer, comedian and television host, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is best known for his starring role as family patriarch Mr. Kim (“Appa”) in Korean–Canadian playwright Ins Choi’s hit play Kim’s Convenience (2011) and its hugely popular television adaptation (2016–21). 

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RECIPIENT DIRECTORY

Canadian artists and volunteers have received Governor General's Performing Arts Awards since 1992. Canadians are recognized from a variety of disciplines for lifetime achievements; having had an extraordinary performance year or for voluntarism in the performing arts. Get to know more about the outstanding laureates of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards.

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Deschamps, Yvon Deschamps, Yvon (2011)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Gillis, Margie Gillis, Margie (2011)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Shatner, William Shatner, William (2011)

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 Broadcasting Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Shore, Howard Shore, Howard (2011)

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 Film Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Silverman, Leslee Silverman, Leslee (2011)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Thompson, Paul Thompson, Paul (2011)

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Élie, Jean André Élie, Jean André (2011)

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 RJH Award
Villeneuve, Denis Villeneuve, Denis (2011)

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Adams, Bryan Adams, Bryan (2010)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Faucher, Françoise Faucher, Françoise (2010)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Homburger, Walter (1924-2019) Homburger, Walter (1924-2019) (2010)

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 Classical Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Lock, Edouard Lock, Edouard (2010)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Phillips, Robin (1942-2015) Phillips, Robin (1942-2015) (2010)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Sainte-Marie, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Buffy (2010)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Faris, Mohammed and Yulanda (1937-2015) Faris, Mohammed and Yulanda (1937-2015) (2010)

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 RJH Award
Nézet-Séguin, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Yannick (2010)

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Baker, Peggy Baker, Peggy (2009)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Butler, Édith Butler, Édith (2009)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
DesRochers, Clémence DesRochers, Clémence (2009)

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 Broadcasting Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Lepage, Robert Lepage, Robert (2009)

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