Prix Riel
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The Prix Riel, created in 1983, recognizes francophones in the Canadian province of Manitoba who, through volunteerism, have made significant contributions to the collective development of the Franco-Manitoban community....[1]
According to the website of the prize's founder, the Société Franco-manitobaine, The prize is awarded to francophones who share the entrepreneurial energy of Louis Riel : these people are dynamic, sincere, and proud of their francophone identity.
Prize categories
The Prix Riel can be awarded for contributions in the following categories:
- Francophone education
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Heritage
- Communications
- Law and politics
- Community development
- Sports and leisure
- Health and social sciences
Notable recipients
- Retired Canadian Senator Maria Chaput in 1998 in the Community development category. (This award was received before being named to the Canadian Senate).[2]
- Internationally renowned architect Étienne Gaboury, CM, OM, in 2000 in the Community development category.[3]
- Politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Albert Vielfaure in 2001 in the Community development category.[4]
- Louis Paquin and Charles Lavack of Les Productions Rivard in 2005 in the Communications category.[5]
- Author and educator Annette Saint-Pierre, CM, in 2007 in the Heritage category.[6]
- Former Chief Justice of Manitoba Alfred Monnin, OC, OM, QC in 2010 in the Community development category[7][8]
- Canadian Senator Raymonde Gagné, CM, OM, in 2015 in the Community development category[9]