2012 Outstanding Achievement Award
In the presence of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, His Excellency presented the award to Susan M. W. Cartwright of the Public Service of Canada who has distinguished herself through a sustained commitment to excellence.
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His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, hosted the Public Service Outstanding Achievement Award ceremony at Rideau Hall, on January 22, 2013. The Governor General delivered remarks on this occasion.
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The Government of Canada introduced The Outstanding Achievement Award in 1966. Considered to be the most prestigious award in the public service, this award is presented to senior public service employees who have distinguished themselves by a sustained commitment to excellence.
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The Prime Minister of Canada also delivered remarks.
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Mrs. Cartwright has had a long and distinguished career in the federal public service, one which is marked by innovation, resourcefulness and acumen. She has always demonstrated an extraordinary enthusiasm for her various public service roles, especially where transformation and change are the orders of the day.
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It is with great honour that Mrs. Cartwright accepted this award.
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The Governor General and the Prime Minister joined guests to sing the national anthem.
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