2022 Recipients

Fernand Dansereau

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Fernand Dansereau is a pioneer of Quebec film and television. Highly respected within the industry, he has written, produced or directed landmark works that have been acclaimed by colleagues and audiences alike.

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David Foster

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

David Foster is one of Canada’s most successful popular music writers and producers. He has worked with leading music artists across the country and around the world.

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Tomson Highway

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Tomson Highway is one of Canada’s most acclaimed writers and performers. His work shines a light on Indigenous people and culture.

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Crystal Pite

National Arts Centre Award

In a choreographic career spanning three decades, Crystal Pite has created more than 50 works for dance companies in Canada and around the world.

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Linda Rabin

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

A pioneer of contemporary dance in Canada, Linda Rabin has more than 50 years of experience as a dancer, teacher and choreographer.

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Rita Shelton Deverell

Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

Of her multifaceted career, Dr. Deverell notes, “One of the reasons I have worked at so many things is that when a door or a wall or a glass ceiling is put up around me, rather than beating my head against it, I change direction.”

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Michelle Smith

Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts

Michelle Smith is a rare pearl indeed: a dedicated volunteer with a background in finance who loves fundraising. As such, she is often called upon for her generosity, creativity and boundless energy.

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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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	Cardinal, Tantoo (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »	Broadcasting and Film	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Louie, Alexina (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »	Classical Music	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Maboungou, Zab (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »	Dance	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	O'Hara, Catherine (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »	Broadcasting and Film	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Vollant, Florent (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »	Popular Music	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Hamilton, Lynda (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »		RJH Award
	Reynolds, Ryan (2021) Biography » NFB Film » Legacy Interview »		NAC Award
	Bessette, Louise (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Classical Music	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Feore, Colm (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Film	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Mercer, Rick (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Broadcasting	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Pintal, Lorraine (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Theatre	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Staines, Mavis (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Dance	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Spinelli, E. Noël (1927-2020) (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech »		RJH Award
	Oh, Sandra (2019) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »		NAC Award
	Alexander, Andrew (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Broadcasting	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Bujold, Geneviève (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Film	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Herrndorf, Peter A. (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Special Award	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Hewitt, Angela (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Classical Music	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	Laurin, Ginette (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Dance	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award
	McLauchlan, Murray (2018) Biography » NFB Film » Speech » Legacy Interview »	Popular Music	Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award

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The Awards

Lifetime Artistic Achievement

Recognizes artists for their outstanding body of work and enduring contribution to the performing arts in Canada. These national awards are presented in the categories of theatre, dance, classical music, popular music and broadcasting & film. Nominations for this category are open to the public.

Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for
Voluntarism in the Performing Arts

The Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing arts recognizes outstanding contribution by an individual or group in voluntary service to the performing arts in Canada made without direct or indirect financial or other compensation. The award is also nominated by the general public.

National Arts Centre Award

Recognizes work of an extraordinary nature and significance in the performing arts by an individual artist and/or company in the past performance year. Recipients are selected by the National Arts Centre.