OTTAWA - Comedian Eugene Levy has made a career out of words - funny ones - but he's nearly speechless about receiving a Governor General's Performing Arts Award.

"There are not a lot of words to describe exactly how good it makes you feel," Levy said Thursday. "I don't think there's a greater honour than being recognized by your country."

Levy is among six notable Canadians who are to receive lifetime achievement awards Friday at the Governor General's residence in Ottawa.

The others are: pianist and composer Anton Kuerti; choreographer and theatre director Brian Macdonald; playwright John Murrell; film director Alanis Obomsawin; and singer-songwriter Michel Pagliaro.

Rockers The Tragically Hip are to receive a National Arts Centre Award and Eric Charman gets a volunteerism award.

The recipients attended a reception by the Speaker of the House of Commons on Thursday in honour of their accomplishments.

The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards are presented each year to Canadian performers "whose extraordinary lifetime achievements have contributed significantly to the enrichment of Canada's cultural life."

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