It's a first for Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, although they haven't had many chances.
CNUF is one of the 2015 recipients of the The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Council's Bulava Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Ukrainian Community.
CNUF President David Katscma says he's very proud to represent the festival and receiving the award was a great honour.
"I received the award on behalf of all the volunteers and all the hard workers who help to put our festival together because without those people we definitely couldn't do it alone."
Also receiving an award this year is Dauphin's Dan Zabiaka.
The inaugural Bulava Award Recognition Luncheon was held last year.
