Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

BROCHURE

Because equality for women and girls is everybody's business

Women were officially declared “persons” under thelaw in 1929. That made it possible for women to serve in the Senate, and it paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life.

The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women in Canada.

A nomination helps to recognize the outstanding contributions Canadians continue to make to advance equality for women and girls.

Each year, five winners are chosen from across Canada. In 2012, two of those winners will be from the youth category (15-30 years old). This is in recognition ofthe world's first International Day of the Girl which will take place on October 11, 2012.

NOMINATE SOMEONE

“We want women leaders today as never before.”
- Emily Murphy, 1931

Nominees and recipients can be from anywhere in the country and from all walks of life. If they have worked to advance equality, rights or opportunities for women or girls, your nominees may be the next winners.

For example, if you know someone who has:

  • found innovative solutions to contribute to equality for women and girls;
  • showed outstanding commitment to a group or service;
  • created public education programs or activities;
  • or otherwise advanced equality for girls andwomen;

we want to hear from you.

Recipients will be invited to Rideau Hall in October for the award ceremony to receive a medal from his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.

YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL NOMINATION

The deadline for 2012 nominations is July 15.

THE NOMINEE MUST:

  • be a Canadian citizen;
  • be 15 years of age or older;
  • have contributed to the goal of equality for girls and women in Canada;
  • have demonstrated leadership and excellence in any field, in either a paid or unpaid capacity.

A Youth Award brochure is available here.

THE NOMINATOR MUST:

  • fill out the nomination form;
  • include an outline of the candidate's achievements with respect to advancing equality for girls and women in Canadian society;
  • include two to four letters of support stating specific reasons for the candidate's nomination;
  • include a résumé covering the candidate's career,volunteer work, awards and/or other notable achievements; and
  • submit the nomination package (nominations are accepted all year).

FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE:

Nomination forms should be submitted to the following address:

GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARDS IN COMMEMORATION OF THE PERSONS CASE

Status of Women Canada
123 Slater Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1H9
Or by email at:
communications@swc-cfc.gc.ca


NOMINATION FORM

(CONFIDENTIAL WHEN COMPLETED/PLEASE PRINT)

Note: Status of Women Canada keeps all nominations confidential. We ask that nominators and others involved respect this policy.


NAME OF CANDIDATE
DATE OF BIRTH


ADDRESS


CITY/TOWN

PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE


(AREA CODE)


TELEPHONE - RESIDENCE

(AREA CODE)

TELEPHONE - OFFICE


FAX

E-MAIL



SPONSORED BY: (NAME OF INDIVIDUAL AND/OR ORGANIZATION - IF APPLICABLE)


ADDRESS


CITY/TOWN

PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE


(AREA CODE)


TELEPHONE - RESIDENCE


(AREA CODE)


TELEPHONE - OFFICE


FAX

E-MAIL

All nomination material should be provided on 8.5" x 11" paper. Material should be single-sided to facilitate reproduction.

Material may be paper-clipped but must not be stapled or bound.

PLEASE ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL

Statement of nomination

  • Describe in approximately 250 words the reasons to consider the nominee. Include in particular those activities that the candidate has undertaken to promote equality for women and girls.

  • Describe the candidate's volunteer or paid work and the names of the organizations and/or communities involved. Describe the candidate's responsibilities within these organizations and/or communities.

  • Describe the candidate's innovative approaches, lobbying or advocacy efforts to advance equality for women and girls in Canadian society. Provide detailed, specific examples of the results of the candidate's efforts, including solutions to specific problems, outstanding achievements or laws that were changed.

Candidate's résumé or curriculum vitæ

  • Provide a separate outline of the candidate's background, career, and current work. Include volunteer work, education, awards and other notable achievements.

Letters of support

  • Provide a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) single-page letters written in direct support of the nomination.

Status of Women Canada will not accept bound materials (e.g., stapled, Cerlox or spiral-bound) and is not responsible for the loss or damage, whatever the cause, of support materials. Any support materials sent to Status of Women Canada will not be returned.

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Status of Women Canada
123 Slater Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa ON K1P 1H9
Fax: 613-943-2386

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Date Modified:
2012-06-08