Governor General's Academic Medal
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The Governor General's Academic Medal is awarded to the student graduating with the highest grade point average from a Canadian high school, college or university program. They are presented by the educational institution on behalf of the Governor General.
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[edit] History
The medals were created by Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation in 1873.
[edit] Famous Recipients
Famous recipients include Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield, Kim Campbell, Adrienne Clarkson and Gabrielle Roy.
[edit] Categories
Governor General’s Academic Medals are awarded at four levels.
- Bronze - secondary school level
- Collegiate Bronze - post-secondary, diploma level
- Silver - undergraduate level
- Gold - graduate level
There is no monetary award associated with the Medal.
