Skip to main content
The Governor General of Canada

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon

Languages

  • English
  • Français
FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube
  • Governor General
    • Governor General Mary May Simon
      • Biography
      • Official Photo
      • Insignia
    • Role
      • Responsibilities
    • Former Governors General
  • Crown
    • Sovereign and Royal Family
      • His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
    • Viceregal Representatives
  • Activities
  • Honours
    • Canadian Honours
      • Order of Canada
      • Decorations for Bravery
      • Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
      • Polar medal
      • Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers
      • Directory of Honours
    • Governor General's Awards
      • Academic Medal
      • Awards in Arts
      • Awards in Sciences and Humanities
    • Nominate Someone
    • Find a recipient
  • Heraldry
    • Grant of Arms, Flags and Badges
      • Tell Your Story
      • Application Form and Required Documents
      • Letters Patent Formats
      • Price List
      • Protection Under the Trademarks Act
    • Registration of Existing Arms, Flags or Badges
    • Canadian Heraldic Authority
    • Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada
    • Viceregal Emblems
      • Royal Crown
      • Governor General's Flag
      • Viceregal Salute
  • Visit Us
    • Online Activities
      • Online Educational Workshops
      • Online Guided Tours of Rideau Hall
      • Online Guided Tours of the Residence
    • Rideau Hall
      • What to See and Do
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Becoming a Guide
    • Citadelle
      • What to See and Do
      • COVID 19: Information and Health Measures
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Becoming a Guide

Search

Close-up of medals on a wood table.

Honours

Recognition Happens Here

The governor general recognizes and inspires excellence through the presentation of honours and awards.

Home > Honours
  • Order of Canada insignia.

    Canadian Honours

    Officially created by Her Majesty The Queen, Canadian honours are presented by the governor general to celebrate and thank extraordinary people for their tremendous contributions to our country.
  • Ceremony taking place inside Rideau Hall.

    Governor General's Awards

    Governors general have created many awards and trophies to show gratitude to outstanding individuals, teams and organizations, and to inspire all Canadians to excellence.

  • Nominate Someone

    Do you know someone who makes Canada proud? Nominate them!
  • A row of seated recipients, their Order of Canada insignias are visible around their neck.

    Recipients

    Honours recipients inspire us through their exceptional achievements. Use our search tool to find out who they are.
Top
Share

Share this page with your friends.

Share this onShare this page on TwitterShare this page on FacebookShare this page on Linked in

Resources

  • Fact Sheets
  • Honours
  • Heraldry
  • Official Residences
  • Educational Resources
  • COVID-19

Media

  • Media Centre
  • Social Media
  • Press Office
  • Subscribe

The Office

  • About the Office
  • Structure
  • Annual Reports
  • Quarterly Financial Reports
  • Proactive Disclosure
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy

Partners

  • Federal Partners

Contact Us

  • General Inquiries
  • Invite the Governor General
  • Viceregal Patronage
  • Request Birthday and Anniversary Greetings
  • Request a Message
  • Contact Information