November 4, 2003OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will honour recipients of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards during a special ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday, November 7, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.The Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards are presented annually to Canadian performers whose extraordinary lifetime achievements have contributed significantly to the enrichment of Canada’s cultural life. Recipients are chosen from six categories, including theatre, dance, classical music and opera, popular music, film and broadcasting.2003 Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Recipients: - Pierrette Alarie, C.C. - Soprano - Dave Broadfoot, O.C. - Comedian, writer and performer - Douglas Campbell, C.M. - Actor - Norman Jewison, C.C. - Filmmaker - Micheline Lanctôt - Screenwriter, film director and actress - Ian Tyson, C.M. - Singer and songwriterRamon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts: - Sandra and Jim Pitblado, C.M. - PhilanthropistsNational Arts Centre Award: - Marie Chouinard - Dancer and choreographerOn Saturday, November 8 at 8 p.m., the Governor General and His Excellency John Ralston Saul will attend a gala tribute performance at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa where outstanding performers will celebrate the award recipients.Media interested in covering the award presentation on Friday evening are asked to contact the Government House Press Office. Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne entrance no later than 6:15 p.m.-30-Media information: Marilyne Guèvremont Press Office, Government House (613) 998-7280 www.gg.ca
