The public is invited to join Commissioner Doug Phillips on Tuesday to celebrate exceptional Yukoners at the Commissioner's New Year's Levee.

The popular event will be held in a new location – the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.

"I am pleased to be presenting awards to so many deserving Yukoners, and to feature Youth Showcase artists Shawn Kitchen and Infinite Movement,” Phillips said Thursday afternoon.

"We are lucky to have so many talented and committed individuals in the territory.”

Renée Charlie of Old Crow and Patty Cross of Beaver Creek will receive a Commissioner's Award for Public Volunteer Service.

Charlie is being recognized for more than 40 years as a community leader as well as her extensive volunteer efforts in Old Crow, organizing and directing cultural events and serving on a wide range of boards and committees.

Cross will receive the award for her efforts to save the Beaver Creek community centre.

Her outstanding determination and commitment have turned the centre into a dynamic and positive force within the community.

Raphaël Roy-Jauvin will receive the Commissioner's Award for Bravery in recognition of his selflessness and courage under extreme duress, enabling the quick rescue of his fellow passenger in a helicopter crash.

Eleven students are receiving the Governor General's Academic Award, the most prestigious student award in Canada. It is presented annually to secondary students who graduate with the highest grade point average in their school.

In addition, the commissioner will present 35 Diamond Jubilee medals. The levee will mark the conclusion of Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the territory.

"The Diamond Jubilee celebrations have been very successful and well-received,” Phillips added.

"I am happy to announce that over 150 medals have been awarded to deserving Yukoners over the course of the year.”

The levee will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Long House at the cultural centre on First Avenue.

Here is the full list of the award recipients:

Commissioner's Award:

Renée Charlie – Public Volunteer Service

Patricia Cross – Public Volunteer Service

Raphaël Roy-Jauvin – Bravery.

2011/12 Governor General's Academic Awards, to be presented Tuesday:

Nina Gage, Tantalus School, Carmacks

Morgan Gilmar, St. Elias Community School, Haines Junction

Kendra Hotson, Watson Lake Secondary School, Watson Lake

Caitlin Irvine, Del Van Gorder School, Faro

Molly O'Donoghue, J.V. Clark School, Mayo

Caleb Steele Lane, Porter Creek Secondary School, Whitehorse.

Unable to attend levee:

Valerie Herdes, Ecole Emilie-Tremblay, Whitehorse

Joshua Johnson, Robert Service School, Dawson City

Eleanor Parker, F.H. Collins Secondary School, Whitehorse

Kathryn Peters, Vanier Catholic Secondary School, Whitehorse

Robyn Smarch, Individual Learning Centre, Whitehorse.

Diamond Jubilee Medals:

Wayne Balcaen

Doug Bell

Phil Borgel

Jon Breen

Archbishop Terrence Buckle

Ida Calmegane

Bob Cameron

Glenda Dale Cooper

Frank Curlew

Ramesh Ferris

Mary E. Fitton

Torie Gerard

Cpl. Darcy Grossinger

Bert Hadvick

Pam Hine

Hank Karr

James Kathrein

Jeane Lassen

Mal Malloch

Allen Murray

Alvin Pederson

Janine Peters

Gerald A. Piper

Brian Pope

Nancy Pope

Jim Smith

Sgt. Douglas Spencer

David Stockdale

Natalie Taylor

Gerry Thick

Marion Thomsen

Clarence Timmons

Richard Trimble

Lawrence Vano

Captain Carol Winter.