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.

Disclaimer: All biographical details correct at the time of the honour.

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Forrester, Maureen (1930-2010) Forrester, Maureen (1930-2010) (1995)

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 Classical Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Gzowski, Peter (1934-2002) Gzowski, Peter (1934-2002) (1995)

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 Broadcasting Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Hébert, Paul (1924-2017) Hébert, Paul (1924-2017) (1995)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Murray, Anne Murray, Anne (1995)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Renaud, Jeanne (1928-2022) Renaud, Jeanne (1928-2022) (1995)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Gelber, Arthur (1915-1998) Gelber, Arthur (1915-1998) (1995)

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 RJH Award
Heppner, Ben Heppner, Ben (1995)

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Legacy Interview »

 NAC Award
Back, Frédéric (1924-2013) Back, Frédéric (1924-2013) (1994)

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 Film Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Charlebois, Robert Charlebois, Robert (1994)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Franca, Celia (1921-2007) Franca, Celia (1921-2007) (1994)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Hyland, Frances (1927-2004) Hyland, Frances (1927-2004) (1994)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Papineau-Couture, Jean (1916-2000) Papineau-Couture, Jean (1916-2000) (1994)

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 Classical Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Young, Neil Young, Neil (1994)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Kolber, Sandra (1934-2001) Kolber, Sandra (1934-2001) (1994)

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 RJH Award
Lepage, Robert Lepage, Robert (1994)

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 NAC Award
Chiriaeff, Ludmilla (1924-1996) Chiriaeff, Ludmilla (1924-1996) (1993)

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 Dance Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Haig, Don (1933-2002) Haig, Don (1933-2002) (1993)

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 Film Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Marshall, Lois (1924-1997) Marshall, Lois (1924-1997) (1993)

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 Classical Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Mercure, Monique (1930-2020) Mercure, Monique (1930-2020) (1993)

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 Theatre Lifetime Artistic Achievement
Vigneault, Gilles Vigneault, Gilles (1993)

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 Popular Music Lifetime Artistic Achievement
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