Governor General's Academic Medal

The Governor General's Academic Medal is awarded to the student graduating with the highest grade point average from a Canadian high school, college or university program.

The medals were created by Lord Dufferin, Canada's third Governor General after Confederation in 1873.

To maintain a spirit of universality across the country, the medals are awarded on academic marks only, regardless of the less tangible aspects of the student's life,[1] such as good citizenship, moral behaviour and, volunteer and community work.

The Chancellery of Honours administers the Governor General's Academic Medal.

Famous recipients include: Governor General's Academic Medals are awarded at four levels.