Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Nominations for the 2026 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are now closed. Nominations submitted will be considered for the 2027 Awards.
The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing equality for women and girls in Canada.
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About the Awards
Learn about the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Meet the 2025 Recipients
Recipients of the 2025 Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Nominate someone
Guidelines to nominate someone for the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Recipients of the Persons Case Awards
Learn about the recipients' achievements
Policies and procedures
Learn about the policies and procedures of the Persons Case Awards
Persons Day
The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case are awarded each year in October in honour of the historic Persons Case decision