DM/CDS Message: Celebrating Excellence in the Defence Team

November 8, 2023 - Defence Stories

We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Celebrating Excellence Awards (CEAs) (accessible only on the National Defence network), which represent one of the highest expressions of recognition within the Defence Team. Congratulations to the 87 award recipients.

The CEAs highlight the impressive contributions from teams and individuals who are committed to providing excellent service to Canadians. The Defence Team’s unparalleled leadership, innovation, and dedication enable us to achieve remarkable results and set new standards for excellence each year.

Please join us in congratulating the 2023 Celebrating Excellence Awards’ winners in the following categories:

1. CDS Distinguished Achievement Award
2. DM/CDS Excellence in Defence Award
   1. Administrative Professional
   2. Leadership Excellence
   3. Outstanding Career Contribution
3. DM/CDS Defence Team Impact Award
   1. Anti-Racism and Inclusion
   2. Digitalization and Modernization
   3. Official Languages
   4. Reconciliation Advancement
   5. Workplace Wellbeing
   6. Unsung Hero
4. DM/CDS Regional Achievement Award
5. DM/CDS Transformation Award
6. DM/CDS Organizational Culture Award
7. DM John Forster Collaboration Award
8. DM Award of Distinction

Thank you to the entire Defence Team for your exceptional work in support of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. It is important that we continue to honour our successes and we encourage you to recognize the accomplishments (accessible only on the National Defence network) of your personnel and your colleagues throughout the year.

Bill Matthews
Deputy Minister

General Wayne Eyr
Chief of the Defence Staff