Bonjour! Awards for Excellence in French-language Services

The Bonjour! Awards for Excellence in French-language Services recognize outstanding contributions to the development and delivery of French-language programs and services by employees of the Government of Nova Scotia. The Awards encourage and inspire public servants to respond proactively to the needs of the Acadian and francophone community.

Individuals or groups are recognized annually in three categories: Excellence in Leadership, Excellence in Program Development and Excellence in Service Delivery to the Public.

2012 Recipients (From left to right): The Acadian flag licence plate team, for Excellence in Program Development; Heather-Anne Gillis, for Excellence in Service Delivery to the Public; and Richard Burton, for Excellence in Leadership.

2011 Recipients (From left to right): Sandy Graves, for Excellence in Program Development; Graham Steele, Minister of Acadian Affairs; Lucille Cormier, for Excellence in Service Delivery to the Public; and Cora Lunn, for Excellence in Leadership.

2010 Recipients (From left to right): Albert LeBlanc, for Excellence in Service Delivery to the Public; Graham Steele, Minister of Acadian Affairs; Dr. Pierre Lessard, for Excellence in Leadership; and Jamie Benoît, for Excellence in Program Development.

Who is eligible for nomination?

Nominations may be submitted for an individual or a group of government employees who work(s) in an eligible department, office or agency that provides services in French. Eligible departments, offices or agencies are the designated public institutions as named in the French-language Services Regulations. Staff members of Acadian Affairs and French-language Services Coordinators are not eligible for nomination.

Who can submit a nomination?

Members of the public and government employees may submit a nomination for all three catergories: Service Delivery to the Public, Leadership, and Program Development.