Ontario Launches Youth Francophonie Award

September 25, 2009 9:25 AM

McGuinty Government Opens Nomination Period For Francophonie Awards

The Ontario Francophonie Youth Award will recognize exceptional Francophones and Francophiles under the age of 25 who are actively involved in the development of their communities.

This award will be presented every two years along with awards given to a Francophile and a Francophone who have made a significant impact on the social, economic, political and cultural vitality and well-being of Ontario's Francophone community.

The nomination period for the 2010 awards is now open. Submissions will be accepted until January 18, 2010.

Quick Facts

The Ontario Francophonie Awards were created in 2006 as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the French Language Services Act.

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Submit a nomination form.
Get to know the previous recipients.

Office of Francophone Affairs
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