Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
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.
Topics
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
Jury and policy
Learn about the policy, procedure and jury 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