This award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding social, economic, or cultural contributions and who promote the Francophone community and Nova Scotia.

The award is presented in three categories:

• Francophone

• Francophile (non-Francophone who supports or promotes the French language and culture)

• Youth under 25

Deadline for nominations: Friday, March 27, 2026

“The Lieutenant‑Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie shines a light on influential Acadian and francophone individuals who enrich life in Nova Scotia. While this award celebrates the achievements of each recipient, it also reflects the valuable contributions of Acadian and francophone communities across our province. If you know someone who has devoted their time, talent and passion to preserving and strengthening these communities, please consider putting their name forward for this honour.”

— Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie

For full details and to access the nomination form, please visit: https://acadien.novascotia.ca/.../lieutenant-governor...