Birks, Presenting Sponsor for the GGPAA Gala also honours
supporters and partners of the event
MONTREAL, June 5, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Last night, Birks
hosted an exclusive soirée at Montreal's Ritz-Carlton to celebrate the
talent and accomplishments of Quebec artists in anticipation of the
Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala (GGPAA) in
Ottawa, of which Birks is the
Presenting Sponsor. The special dinner was held to honour the
Quebec talent that has been
recognized at the GGPAA over the years. Past laureates,
distinguished by their remarkable careers and many outstanding
accomplishments were in attendance including: Michel Marc Bouchard (GGPAA 1993), Rock Demers
(GGPAA 1998), Jean André Élie (Ramon John
Hnatyshyn Award 2011), Paul-André Fortier (GGPAA 2012),
Margie Gillis (GGPAA 2011),
Suzanne Lebeau (GGPAA 2006),
Jeanne Renaud (GGPAA 1995) and
Joseph Rouleau (GGPAA 2004).
"As the Presenting Sponsor of the GGPAA Gala, we are very proud
to celebrate the accomplishments of Quebec artists as well as the supporters and
companies involved in the organization of these prestigious awards.
The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards are Canada's highest honour in the performing
arts, and are a true celebration of our nation's artistic talent,
from coast to coast," said Jean-Christophe Bédos, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Birks Group Inc.
Birks, a leading jeweller in Canada since 1879, has signed a multi-year
deal as the new Presenting Sponsor for the Governor General's
Performing Arts Awards Gala, which takes place annually at the
National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
The sponsorship begins with the 25th anniversary edition of the
Gala on June 29, 2017 – during
Canada's 150th birthday year – and
will continue in 2018 and 2019.
The 2017 recipients will be honoured at several events
throughout the year, culminating with the June 29th Gala at the National Arts Center. This
year's laureates are:
- Jean Beaudin – Film and
television director and screenwriter
- Michael J. Fox, O.C. – Actor,
writer, producer and humanitarian
- Brigitte Haentjens – Theatre
director and artistic director
- Martin Short, C.M. – Actor,
writer and producer
- Yves Sioui Durand – Writer,
theatre and film director, actor and producer
- William H. Loewen, C.M. will
receive the Ramon John Hnatyshyn
Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts
- Michael Bublé will receive the National Arts Centre Award which
recognizes exceptional achievement over the past performance
year.
ABOUT BIRKS
Birks Group is a leading operator of luxury jewelry stores in
Canada and southeastern
United States. The Company
operates 26 stores under the Birks brand in most major metropolitan
markets in Canada, 17 stores in
Florida and Georgia under the Mayors brand, one store
under the Rolex brand name and two retail locations in Calgary and Vancouver under the Brinkhaus brand. Birks was
founded in 1879 and developed over the years into Canada's premier retailer and designer of fine
jewelry, timepieces and gifts. Additional information can be found
on: www.birks.com
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SOURCE Birks Group Inc.