Golden Maple
Top prize of the National section, for Canadian films.
The top prize of the National section
The Golden Maple honours the best of Canadian children’s content. It is the final step of a path that begins in the provinces and territories and ends on the national stage.
How it is decided
Canadian films are first seen by provincial and territorial panels, then move to National Competition. The Academy names the Top Nominees in each category and votes for the winner.
Who can win
Canadian films and the Canadian crew who made them, across every National category.
Who can win
Films in the National section, in each of its categories.
The Academy's first round names the Top Nominees in each category; the final round decides the winner.
Categories · 2027
- Best Canadian Animation
- Best Director
- Best Producer
- Best Canadian Documentary
- Best Executive Producer
- Best Screenplay
- Best Canadian Feature Film
- Best Lead Actor
- Best Production Design
- Best Canadian Short Film
- Best Costume Design
- Best Lead Actress
- Best Canadian Student Film
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Canadian TV Series and Web Series
- Best Casting
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Voice Performance
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Original Music
- Best Sound
- Best Animation Artist
Past winners
The first winners of the Golden Maple will be listed here after the awards, and every later year is kept too.