CELEBRATE FREEDOM

George Jonas Freedom Award

The annual recognition of a Canadian advancing and preserving freedom.

The George Jonas Freedom Award honors individuals who advocate for freedom and individual rights. Named after the renowned journalist George Jonas, this award celebrates those who inspire positive change in Canada. Join us for an inspiring evening filled with remarkable stories and exceptional honorees, all while connecting with others who share a passion for freedom. Your ticket purchase supports initiatives that promote a free Canada. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate freedom.

Life and Legacy of George Jonas

Our 2024 Award recipient, Ezra Levant

Ezra Levant addresses freedom

UPCOMING AWARD DINNERS

Toronto

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Vancouver

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Calgary

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OUR ROOTS

About George Jonas

Author, poet, journalist and National Post columnist, George Jonas (1935-2016) made significant contributions to freedom in Canada after escaping from communist Hungary in 1956. George Jonas experienced life under both Stalinist communism, as well as the pro-Nazi Hungarian fascist regime during the Second World War. George Jonas supported the Justice Centre in his capacity as a board member of the Aurea Foundation, thereby greatly aiding the Justice Centre throughout its early years. In 2018, the Justice Centre inaugurated this annual award to carry on the legacy of George Jonas and to highlight the impact that one individual can make in defense of a free society. 

THE GEORGE JONAS FREEDOM AWARD

Past Recipients

Recognizing extraordinary Canadians through the years.

Ezra Levant

2024 Award Recipient

Entrepreneur, journalist, and public intellectual, Ezra Levant is an articulate and unapologetic voice for freedom within the world of independent media.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

2023 Award Recipient

Psychologist, academic, and public intellectual, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a prominent advocate for personal responsibility, responsible government, and freedom of expression.

Tamara Lich

2022 Award Recipient

Metis grandmother, musician, and leader, Tamara Lich played a prominent role in the 2022 Freedom Convoy in the nation’s capital, defending bodily autonomy and freedom of expression.

Canadians resisting unconstitutional lockdowns

2021 Award Recipient

Due to stringent travel and gathering restrictions, the 2021 George Jonas Freedom Award was awarded to all Canadians resisting unconstitutional lockdowns across the country.

Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship

2020 Award Recipient

Non-partisan and not-for-profit, the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship promotes academic freedom in teaching, research, and scholarship at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Christie Blatchford

2019 Award Recipient

Celebrated journalist, author and war correspondent, Christie Blatchford championed justice and the rule of law in the Canadian criminal justice system.

Mark Steyn

2018 Award Recipient

Political commentator and author, Mark Steyn led a human rights campaign to have Parliament repeal the notorious Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act in a significant victory for freedom of expression. 

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