Governor General's Award for English-language drama was created in 1981.
Governor General's Award for French-language fiction was created in 1959.
Governor General's Award for French to English translation was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for English to French translation was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for English-language poetry was created in 1981.
Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction was created in 1936.
Governor General's Award for French-language non-fiction was created in 1959.
Governor General's Award for French-language children's literature was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for French-language poetry or drama was created in 1959.
Governor General's Award for English-language children's illustration was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature was created in 1949.
Governor General's Award for French-language children's illustration was created in 1987.
Governor General's Award for French-language poetry or drama ended in 1980.