Canada's greats were honoured at the 2024 Governor General Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA), proudly presented by RBC in Ottawa. Beautiful tributes recognized their legacy, with spectacular performances by Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Michie Mee, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Paul Shaffer, and more. Congratulations to the 2024 GGPAA laureates who are inspiring the next generation of creators! #GGAwards Lifetime Artistic Achievement Recipients: • Measha Brueggergosman-Lee - Soprano • Ronnie Burkett, O.C. - Puppeteer, playwright, designer and performer • Diane Juster, C.M. - Singer-songwriter, pianist and arts advocate • Andrea Martin - Actor • Wes “Maestro” Williams - Recording artist, actor and author Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts Recipient: • Jenny Belzberg, C.M. National Arts Centre Award Recipient: • Mélanie Demers - Artist, choreographer, stage director and performer Photography: George Pimentel Photography