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2009 Lieutenant-Governor's Dialogue Award Winners
The winners of the 2009 Lieutenant-Governor’s Dialogue Award were announced on June 24, 2009 at a ceremony in Moncton. The recipients of the annual honour were: Edouard Allain, Rollande Landry (conferred posthumously), James Lockyer and CBC Maritimes & Radio-Canada Acadie.
Speaking to guests at Moncton City Hall, the Honourable Herménégilde Chiasson, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, said: “These three individuals and two organisations are all role models who champion the principles of harmony and respect b
etween our province’s Anglophone and Francophone communities. They exemplify, in their words and deeds, the best intentions of all residents of Canada’s only officially bilingual province.”
Established in 2003, the Lieutenant-Governor’s Dialogue Award is given out annually by Dialogue New Brunswick (DNB) – a provincial, non-profit organization that promotes understanding, respect and appreciation between English-speaking and French-speaking citizens of the province.
According to DNB’s executive director, Carole Fournier, recipients are selected by a four-member jury.
“There are many deserving people in this province – many who devote their time and energy to the cause of linguistic and cultural harmony and understanding. This year’s recipients follow in the tradition and lead in their commitment to these principles.”
