20th Anniversary Governor General's Performing Arts Award Gala

Last night I had the opportunity to shoot the GGPAA (Governor General's Performing Arts Awards) at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

Here are my best shots from the night,

Recipient Deepa Metha, right, Solman Rushdie, center and Laureen Harper, right, pose for a photo on the red carpet at the NAC in Ottawa during the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala on Saturday, May 5, 2012

Recipients from the band Rush, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson, pose for a photo with Laureen Harper on the red carpet at the NAC in Ottawa during the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala on Saturday, May 5, 2012

Recipient Earline Collins receives recognition for her outstanding achievements during the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC in Ottawa on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Recipient Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend from the band The Who put on the final act during the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC in Ottawa on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Pete Townshend from the band The Who was a surprise guest during the final act of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC in Ottawa on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Nikki James and Pete Townshend from the band The Who were apart of the final act of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala at the NAC in Ottawa on Saturday, May 5, 2012.