The National improvisation League (LNI), created in 1977, puts on scene number of actors and comedians in humorous shows joining the improvisation theatre to comedy. The National School of humour (École nationale de l'humour) was created in 1988 to form the next generations of Quebec comedians. The Association of professionals of the humour industry (APIH) was created in 1998 and is the premier organization for promoting and developing the cultural sector of humour in Quebec. The "Gala Les Olivier", in honour of the former comedian Olivier Guimond, recognizes Quebec personalities of humour.