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The Award is presented to individuals whose unpaid, voluntary contributions provide extraordinary help or care to people in the community. Recipients usually have served over a number of years and normally have not been previously recognized by a national or provincial honour.

The Caring Canadian Award consists of a certificate and a lapel pin. The award symbol represents Canadians who selflessly give of their time and energy to others. The maple leaf symbolizes the people of Canada and their spirit. The heart depicts the open heartedness of volunteers and caregivers. The helping hand and heart support the maple leaf. The hand is outstretched to portray boundless generosity.

The citations for the recipient follows:

David Arthur LeClair, Prince Edward Island

Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

For over 35 years, David LeClair, of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has helped youth succeed in sport while supporting community development at large. Indispensable to the Charlottetown Minor Baseball Association, Mr. LeClair has shared his love for the sport with countless youth through a variety of roles, including president of the association’s executive board, tournament organizer, general manager and coach. He is also very active within his parish, participating in many events and fundraisers. Mr. LeClair extends caring and compassion to everyone he meets.