Past Recipients
2022
Dr. Alwynne Beaudoin
In recognition of her outstanding example of research and
communication excellence in the museum community, years of
dedication and service to the provincial, national, and
international museum sector, as well as her work in teaching and
promoting the research done in Alberta musuems, Dr. Alwynne
Beaudoin is the recipient of the 2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award.
Since starting curatorial work at the Royal Alberta Musuem in 1991,
Dr. Beaudoin has championed the Alberta musuem community and her
passion for the natural history of Alberta through numerous
teaching, writing, speaking, and research opportunities across
Canada and the world.
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recipient, click here.
2021
Catherine C. Cole
In recognition of her dedication to supporting heritage
institutions and museums, empowering her colleagues in the field,
and promoting the work of Canadian museums to the international
museum community, Catherine C. Cole is the recipient of the
2021 Lieutenant Governor's Award. As a writer, curator, and
producer of innovative arts and heritage programs, and the
Principal Consultant of Catherine C. Cole & Associates in
Edmonton since 1993, Catherine's contributions to advance the
museum sector have emphasized her collaborative approach and
commitment to furthering best practice in the sector.
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recipient, click here.
2020
Herman Yellow Old Woman
This Award recognizes Herman Yellow Old Woman's instrumental
role in championing the rights of Indigenous communities to
represent themselves and to have a voice in creating and shaping
museum spaces. He was a key member of the committee behind
Glenbow's Nitsitapiisinni Gallery, created to reflect the Blackfoot
worldview and recognized as the epitome of the reconciliation and
healing museums are now striving for. One of his most impactful
contributions to the museum sector has been the successful fight
for the repatriation of Chief Crowfoot's regalia from The Royal
Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, UK. Herman has had an incredible
impact on not only Alberta's museum sector, but the national and
international sector as well.
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recipient, click here.
2018
Laura Gloor
Laura Gloor has left an indelible mark on Alberta's museum
sector as a champion of museum sustainability and the role of
museums as agents of change in their communities. Through
courageous and collaborative leadership, she built deep, reciprocal
connections between the Peace River Museum, Archives &
Mackenzie Centre and the wider Peace River community. The attention
to meaningful connections that helped build relationships within
the town of Peace River extended to Laura's involvement with the
Spirit of the Peace regional museum network, and her involvement
with the Alberta Museums Association (AMA)'s Board of Directors,
where she served as an active and thoughtful member from
2010-2014.
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recipient, click here.
2017
Anne Hayward
As a champion for culture and heritage throughout the province,
Anne Hayward has dedicated her career to improving Alberta's
museums sector. Over a number of decades, Anne's work supported the
professionalization of the museum sector, especially in the areas
of administration, collections management, and programming.
The Lieutenant Governor's Award is a testament to Anne's
contributions to the professionalization of the museum sector and
her important role in establishing best practice standards for the
Alberta museum community and beyond.
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recipient, click here.
Additional Past Recipients of the Lieutenant Governor's
Award: