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AWARD RECIPIENTS
APJ awards are presented annually at the APJ Festival Gala in Toronto to individuals who have made a significant impact with their activism around the world.
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Nelly Furtado
Artists for Peace and Justice Award
2023
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Julien Christian Lutz pka Director X
Canadian Changemaker Award
2023
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Eric McCormack
Artists For Peace and Justice Award
2022
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Dax Dasilva
Canadian Changemaker Award
2022
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Geddy Lee
Lifetime Achievement Award
2021
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Shantelle and Yannick Bisson
Canadian Changemaker Award
2021
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George Stroumboulopoulos
Canadian Changemaker Award
2020
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Norman Jewison
Lifetime Achievement Award
2019
![Diane Bald & Michael Budman](https://apjnow.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lifetime-Achievement-Award-aspect-ratio-3-4-1.jpeg)
Diane Bald & Michael Budman
Canadian Changemaker Award
2019
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Drew Scott & Jonathan Scott
Artists For Peace & Justice Award
2018
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DAVID & KATE DANIELS
Canadian Changemaker Award
presented by Birks
2018
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GARY SLAIGHT
Canadian Changemaker Award
presented by Birks
2017
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Jackson Browne
Artist For Peace & Justice Award
2017
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Sean Penn
Artist For Peace & Justice Award
2016