Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

YOUTH AWARD BROCHURE

NOMINATE a deserving young Canadian (age 15-30) who has contributed to the goal of equality for girls and women in Canada.

Nominate someone or pass this on NOW.

Click here for more information about the Persons Case

WHY NOMINATE SOMEONE?

Helpful hints

Candidates may have:
  • identified and found innovative solutions to particular challenges facing women
  • served as role model and/or mentor; and
  • initiated valuable public awareness and education activities.
Other details:
  • the jury is a duly appointed independent body.
  • nominations are confidential, please respect this policy.

The recipient will:

  • be personally invited to Rideau Hall for the award ceremony to receive a medal from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada;
  • be asked to deliver remarks at various events;
  • be featured in various government and news media;
  • bring awareness and attention to the causes they are championing; and
  • gain a new prestigious award mention on a résumé.

Click here to read about what past recipients have accomplished.


YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL NOMINATION

The nominee must:

  • be a Canadian citizen;
  • be between the ages of 15 and 30 years;
  • have contributed to the goal of equality for girls and women in Canada; and
  • have demonstrated leadership and excellence in any field, in either a paid
    or unpaid capacity.

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
  • mail or fax the nomination package.

Photo of 2009 Youth Award Recipient Pauline Fogarty
"My activities in anti-racism, safety, anti-smoking, gender issues, and youth engagement have allowed me to give back to my community."

Pauline Fogarty, Thunder Bay, Ontario
2009 Youth Award Recipient

Photo: Betty Cooper, Sugarbrush Studio

 

For more information:

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration
of the Persons Case - YOUTH Award

123 Slater Street, 10th Floor, Ottawa ON K1P 1H9

Phone: 613-995-7835 / 1-866-902-2719
Facsimile: 613-943-2386
E-mail: communication@swc-cfc.gc.ca


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Date Modified:
2011-05-12