Governor General's Medals in Architecture
Overview
The recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture have distinguished themselves as visionary Canadian architects. They have designed spaces where communities are forged, memories are enshrined and identity is created in built form.
The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently built projects by architects from Canada.
Prize amount
Up to 12 medals
Background
This competition was established by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts in order to raise public awareness of the cultural importance of architecture in our society and continue a tradition initiated by the Massey Medals in 1950.
To know more about the eligibility criteria and to get more information about these prizes, consult the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada website.
Additional information
architecture-prizes@canadacouncil.ca
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414, ext. 6004
Up to
12 medals
These prizes are administered in collaboration with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
Application-based
Accessibility
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The Canada Council for the Arts can also receive calls from a video relay service (VRS). For more information, visit the VRS Canada website.