About the Awards
The Governor General’s History Awards are Canada’s top honours in the field of history and heritage. They celebrate the very best in Canadian achievements to ensure our national past has a vibrant presence in our society today.
The Governor General’s History Awards are administered by Canada’s National History Society, with the support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, and Power Corporation of Canada.
Know a teacher who made a difference?
Nominations for the Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching are accepted all year round.
Past Winners
The Governor General's History Awards
Celebrating the very best in Canadian achievements in the field of history and heritage.