January 27, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s History Awards to the 2025 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
2025 Governor General’s History Awards recipients
Today, we thank you for deepening our understanding of the true history of our country.
About the Governor General’s History Awards
Administered by Canada’s National History Society, the Governor General’s History Awards are Canada’s top honours in the field of history and heritage, presented to Canadians who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, museums, scholarly research, community programming and popular media.