Since 2001, PAAC has presented the Award of Distinction to a member of the public affairs community who, over their career, has made a significant contribution to public affairs in Canada.
We invite members of PAAC to nominate an individual, or individuals, for this award by July 31, 2025. At the close of nominations, the Award of Distinction winner will be selected and honoured at the PAAC Annual Conference.
Qualifying Criteria:
Candidates must be Canadian residents, or represent Canada elsewhere in the world. While a body of work spanning several years will be considered, candidates must have been actively engaged in public affairs in the year they are nominated, please include letter of support/testimonial for the nominee.
Evaluation Criteria:
Nominate a leader in the public affairs industry by July 31, 2025, email lois@publicaffairs.ca.
Past Recipients of the PAAC Award of Distinction: