The Prix Riel, created in 1983, recognizes francophones in the

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province of

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who, through volunteerism, have made significant contributions to the collective development of the Franco-Manitoban community.... According to the website of the prize's founder, the Société Franco-manitobaine, ''The prize is awarded to francophones who share the entrepreneurial energy of Louis Riel : these people are dynamic, sincere, and proud of their francophone identity.''

Prize categories

The Prix Riel can be awarded for contributions in the following categories: * Francophone education * Arts and culture * Economic development * Heritage * Communications * Law and politics * Community development * Sports and leisure * Health and social sciences

Notable recipients

* Retired Canadian Senator Maria Chaput in 1998 in the Community development category. (This award was received before being named to the Canadian Senate). * Internationally renowned architect Étienne Gaboury, CM, OM, in 2000 in the Community development category. * Politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Albert Vielfaure in 2001 in the Community development category. * Louis Paquin and Charles Lavack of Les Productions Rivard in 2005 in the Communications category. * Author and educator Annette Saint-Pierre, CM, in 2007 in the Heritage category. * Former Chief Justice of Manitoba Alfred Monnin, OC, OM, QC in 2010 in the Community development category * Canadian Senator Raymonde Gagné, CM, OM, in 2015 in the Community development category

Notes and references

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External links

Site du Prix Riel
Manitoba awards Franco-Manitoban culture 1983 establishments in Manitoba Awards established in 1983