This is a list of recipients of the

Governor General's Award The Governor General's Awards are a collection of annual awards presented by the Governor General of Canada, recognizing distinction in numerous academic, artistic, and social fields. The first award was conceived and inaugurated in 1937 by the ...

for French-language drama. The award was created in 1981 when the Governor General's Award for French language poetry or drama was divided. Because the award is presented for plays published in print, a play's eligibility for the award can sometimes be several years later than its initial theatrical staging."Plays at the G-Gs: better late than never". '' The Globe and Mail'', October 22, 2005. Titles which compile several works by the playwright into a single volume may also be nominated for or win the award.

Winners and nominees

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2020s

References

{{Governor General's Literary Awards *French Awards established in 1981 1981 establishments in Canada Drama French Canadian dramatist and playwright awards * French-language literary awards