2012 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA WEEKEND LINE-UP
Overview of Events:
1. Speaker of the House of Commons Reception to Honour the Recipients
The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Speaker of the House of Commons, will host a reception in honour of the 2012 recipients of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards following the recognition of the recipients in the House of Commons.
Thursday, May 3, 2012, 3:15 p.m.
Speaker’s Salon, Room 216-N
Centre Block
Parliament Hill
There There will be opportunities for photos of the 2012 GGPAA recipients with the Speaker of the House Commons, as well as for interviews.
For further information, please contact:
Tara Shields
(613) 454-5253 (office)
(613) 292-9268 (cellular)
Mary Gordon
(613) 947-7000, ext . 849 (office)
(613) 601-3877 (cellular)
mary.gordon@nac-cna.ca
2. Awards Presentation
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, willconfer the Awards upon this year’s laureates during a special ceremony.
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
Friday, May 4, 2012
5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Media to arrive (Media must enter via the Princess Anne entrance)
5:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Guests and 2012 recipients begin to arrive
6 p.m.
Arrival of Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston,
Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston. Beginning of the awards ceremony.
7:15 p.m. (approximately)
Media availability with the laureates
To confirm your attendance, please contact the Rideau Hall Press Office directly by contacting:
Julie Rocheleau
Rideau Hall Press Office
(613) 998-7280
3. National Arts Centre GGPAA gala and related activities
Photo opportunity number one:
The arrival of the founders of the GGPAA
Saturday, May 5, 2012
6:45 pm
Main foyer, NAC
*******************************************************************************************
Photo opportunity number two:
The official red carpet arrival of the 2012 GGPAA recipients
Saturday, May 5, 2012
6:55 p.m.
Main foyer, NAC
*******************************************************************************************
Photo opportunity number three:
The arrival of Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston
Saturday, May 5, 2012
7:30 p.m. approximately
Main entrance, NAC
*******************************************************************************************
Photo opportunity number four:
2012 laureates, Award sponsors and special guests will be present at the pre-Gala reception for candid photographs.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Pre-Gala reception: 7:40 p.m.
Mezzanine Level, NAC
*******************************************************************************************
Photo opportunity number five:
The Gala, hosted by Colm Feore, will feature remarks from the Governor General of Canada and a line-up of stunning performances and moving tributes.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
8 p.m.
Southam Hall, NAC
For further information, please contact:
Tara Shields (613) 454-5253 (office) or (613) 292-9268 (cellular)
tshields@webershandwick.com / http://www.ggpaa.ca
Mary Gordon (613) 947-7000, ext. 849 (office) or (613) 601-3877 (cellular)