Prix Riel



The Prix Riel, created in 1983, recognizes francophones in the Canadian province of Manitoba 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