Governor General's Performing Arts Awards

Eligibility

The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards celebrate achievement in all forms of the performing arts in Canada, including Dance, Stages (formerly theatre), Popular Music (i.e.: Jazz, Rock, Folk), Classical Music, and Screens and Voices (formerly Broadcasting / Film). The Award for Lifetime Achievement is granted to established Canadian artists who have made a marked contribution to the performing arts in Canada, and in some cases, internationally, and who have developed a significant body of work.

Please note that each nomination is good for three years (meaning it is presented to the juries for three cycles). If the nomination is not successful after this time, the Foundation will be directly in touch with you about making a renewal. We are happy to accept updated nominations during the three-year period should your candidate experience a major achievement in that time.

Summary

Lifetime Artistic Achievement

Presented to Canadian artists for their outstanding body of work and enduring contribution to the performing arts in Canada and/or abroad. These national awards are presented in the categories of Stages, dance, classical music, Screens and Voices, and popular music. Nominations for this category are open to the public.

Ramon John Hnatyshyn (RJH) Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts

Recognizes outstanding voluntary service to the performing arts by an individual or group. Nominations for this category are open to the public.

Application deadlines

Program application deadline