This is a list of awards named after Governors General of Canada. It has become a tradition for
governors general to establish a trophy, grant, scholarship, or other award in sport, the arts, academia, or professional fields, either during their tenure or just prior to their departure from the office.
Viceregal consorts may also create awards, such as the
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of ...
, named for
Evelyn Byng, Viscountess Byng of Vimy
Evelyn Byng, Viscountess Byng of Vimy ( Marie Evelyn Moreton; 11 January 1870 – 20 June 1949), also known as Lady Byng, was the wife of Lord Byng, the 12th Governor General of Canada (1921–26).
Biography
Born as Marie Evelyn Moreton ...
; these, however, are not included in this list.
Awards in sports
Awards in arts and academia
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List of awards presented by the Governor General of Canada
Below is a list of awards presented by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of the Canadian monarch. The officeholder presents awards to recognize those people who have demonstrated excellence or exceptional dedication to service in ways that b ...
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Viceregal eponyms in Canada
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Connaught Cup (disambiguation), several named after the Duke of Connaught
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Dufferin Medal
The Dufferin Medal was a Canadian award instituted in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin — Canada's third Governor-General who served in that role from 1872 to 1878. The Dufferin Medal was an official British commendation to Canadian students and ath ...
References
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Awards named after Governors General of Canada
Governors General of Canada, named
Awards named after Governors General of Canada