Vanier Award
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada awards annually the Vanier Medal as a mark of distinction and exceptional achievement to a person who has shown distinctive leadership in public administration and public service in Canada, or who, by his/her writings or other endeavours, has made a significant contribution in the field of public administration or public service in Canada. A five member, independent panel of judges, appointed by the IPAC Board reviews all nominations and makes the final determination of the medal recipient.
We grow old only by deserting our ideals.
- Georges P. Vanier
February 22, 1967
First presented in 1962, this Medal has been awarded annually to individuals who have distinguished themselves in their contribution to public service in Canada. Georges Vanier, when Governor General of Canada, graciously consented to have the medal known as "The Vanier Medal of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada."
For Criteria and procedures to nominate for 2010 click here.
For Press Release of Dr. Gordon S. Smith, the 2009 winner, click here
For Press Release of Margaret Bloodworth, the 2008 winner, click here.
Watch the 2008 Vanier Medal Ceremony
For Press Release of Joseph Galimberti, the 2007 winner, click here
For Press Release of Ralph Heintzman, the 2006 winner, click here
For Press Release of Professor Peter Aucoin, the 2005 winner, click here
For Press Release of M. Guy Coulombe who was the winner in 2004, click here.
For Press Release of Professor Paul Thomas who was the winner in 2003, click here.
For a list of winners in years past, click here.
