Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

December 13, 2021

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

Recipients were recognized for their courage, excellence or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: a Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division), a Decoration for Bravery or a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

 
 
View of the Rideau Hall ballroom. Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium at the front of the room.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-015
Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

Recipients were recognized for their courage, excellence or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: a Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division), a Decoration for Bravery or a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-016
Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

The Canadian Honours System recognizes extraordinary people and their remarkable contributions to Canada.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-020
A group of eleven people, six sitting at the front and five standing behind, are posing for a photo in front of a large painting.

Recipients come from all walks of life, and share a desire to achieve excellence through contributions to their communities and to Canada, whether it be through heroic acts, remarkable deeds or exceptional volunteerism.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-070
A group of eleven people, six sitting at the front and five standing behind, are posing for a photo in front of a large painting.

Nominations for Canadian honours are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-071
A group of eight people, four sitting at the front and four standing behind, are posing for a photo in front of a large painting.

Encouraging excellence is at the core of every governor general's mandate.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2021-0116-072

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