Public Service Outstanding Achievement Awards
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, hosted the Public Service Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-001
Official photo of the Governor General, the Prime Minister of Canada and the recipients of the Public Service Outstanding Achievement Awards.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-017
On this occasion, the Governor General delivered a speech to congratulate this year's recipients: "Faced with increasingly globalized and complicated issues, Canada’s public service took a chance on modernization and openness, and you have been agents of change through your leadership, your visionary spirit, your sound judgment and your dedication. Because of you, the Canadian government is closer to the population’s realities and meets its needs with diligence."
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-003
The Prime Minister of Canada also said a few words.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-004
Ms. Louise Branch from Service Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, received the award from the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-006
Dr. Jeffrey Farber from Health Canada was recognized for his exemplary work.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-008
Mr. Jim Judd from Canadian Security Intelligence Service was thanked by the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada for his dedication and incredible work.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-012
Mr. John Sims from the Department of Justice Canada proudly received from the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada his award.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-016
The ceremony was held at Rideau Hall on January 15, 2010. In 1966, the Government of Canada introduced the Outstanding Achievement Award, which is considered the highest honour in the Public Service of Canada, to recognize senior public servants who have distinguished themselves through a commitment to excellence. Including this year’s recipients, a total of 86 awards have been conferred since the inception of the program. A Committee of distinguished Canadians from outside the Public Service, appointed by the Prime Minister, reviews nominations and makes its recommendations directly to the Prime Minister.
Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2010-0012-018