Badge of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Badge of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Blazon
On a roundel Bleu-Celeste two lions rampant respectant each crowned with a coronet Or érablé and garnished with jewels Gules supporting together a torch Or enflamed proper all within a border Azure edged and inscribed ARTES NOS TENENT ET INSPIRANT in letters Or;
Symbolism
The lions refer to the office of the Governor General, the official colours of which are blue and gold. The coronets of maple leaves emphasize that this is a Canadian award. The torch symbolizes the aspiration towards excellence of the candidates for the award.
Motto of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation
Blazon
ARTES NOS TENENT ET INSPIRANT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “The arts engage and inspire us”.
