Awards Gala

Plan to be a part of this momentous celebration of women’s activism for peace. Our call for nominations for our 2020 Award Ceremony will be announced on our website, by email and social media.

Please stay tuned for more information on our Awards Gala as we navigate through the pandemic health crisis. To be added to our early-bird guest list please email info@vowpeace.org

(From left to right) Lyn Adamson, Allie Rougeot, Sophia Mathur, Christine Nugent, Dylan Ungerman Sears, Katrina Leclerc, Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons, Senator Marilou McPhedran, Janis Alton, and Susan Gapka on behalf of Linda McQuaig

Our VOW Annual Award Ceremony took place in Toronto in April and we would like to congratulate our 2019 award winners who have done inspiring work for peace, justice, and the environment.

Be sure to nominate a deserving Canadian woman in one of these 5 categories for 2020.

Ursula Franklin Award for Distinction – Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons

Shirley Farlinger Award for Peace Writing – Linda McQuaig

Kim Phuc Award for Youth Peace Leadership – Fridays for Future members: Sophia Mathur, Zoe Keary-Matzner, and Allie Rougeot

Anne Goodman Award for Peace Education – Katrina Leclerc

Muriel Duckworth Award for Peace Activism – Christine Nugent

Information on award eligibility