Awards

At our annual Testimonial Dinner in Toronto, more than 1,200 people from all sectors of society gather to pay tribute to outstanding Canadian leadership. More than 120 leaders have been honoured since 1988.

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2026 Testimonial Dinner
Thursday, May 7
Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON

If you have any questions, please contact Chantal Paquette at cpaquette@ppforum.ca

The Global Laureate Award was established in 2026 to recognize international leaders impacting the direction of policy in Canada.

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2026 Testimonial Dinner
Thursday, May 7
Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON

If you have any questions, please contact Chantal Paquette at cpaquette@ppforum.ca

The Hyman Solomon Award for Excellence in Public Policy Journalism celebrates the journalistic standards and intellectual integrity of the late Hyman Solomon who, as Ottawa Bureau Chief of the Financial Post, covered the complex interplay of the public and private sectors, and the intricacies of national decision-making.

The award is presented each year, at the Testimonial Dinner, to a journalist whose work, in either official language, provides insights into the policy-making process in Canada, and explains to Canadians how changes in public policy affect their individual well-being and collective economic progress.

Next event

2026 Testimonial Dinner
Thursday, May 7
Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON

If you have any questions, please contact Chantal Paquette at cpaquette@ppforum.ca

In 2005, the Public Policy Forum established an annual award for emerging leaders to recognize the contributions of young Canadians who personify leadership in the area of public policy and civic discourse. Recipients of the Emerging Leader Award are in the early stages of their career and demonstrate exceptional initiative and commitment to the principles of public service.

Next event

2026 Testimonial Dinner
Thursday, May 7
Fairmont Royal York
Toronto, ON

If you have any questions, please contact Chantal Paquette at cpaquette@ppforum.ca

Our annual award for outstanding contributions to public policy by Atlantic Canadians is named in honour of Frank McKenna, one of the region’s most accomplished leaders. Since 2013, PPF has presented awards to distinguished Atlantic Canadians who have built bridges between sectors, contributed to public policy and shown exceptional leadership.

The Peter Lougheed Awards for Leadership in Public Policy are presented at the PPF’s Western Dinner, which takes place annually in different cities across Western Canada. The award honours exceptional Western Canadians who, like longtime Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed did, contribute to public policy in their province, region and country.