Patricia Summersett
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
5
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Patricia Summersett has been widely recognized for her groundbreaking work as Princess Zelda. She is one of the few voice actors to win multiple Game Audio Network Guild Awards for the same character. Her performance in Tears of the Kingdom earned a BAFTA Games Award nomination, placing her among the elite in video game performance. In 2024, she received the Icon Award at the Canadian Game Awards, celebrating her lasting impact on the industry. She has also been honored with a star on the Walk of Game and a key to the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Her work has been praised for bringing depth and humanity to a beloved character, inspiring a new generation of fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Icon Award
Awarded for contributions to video game voice acting.
Star on the Walk of Game
Honored for her portrayal of Princess Zelda.
Voice Actor of the Year
Awarded for excellence in voice acting.
Key to the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Awarded for cultural contributions.
Honorary Member of the Order of the Hyrule
Recognized for her role as Zelda.
Rankings & Lists
Top 50 Video Game Voice Actors of All Time
100 Most Influential People in Gaming
10 Best Video Game Voice Actors of the Decade
Top 20 Voice Actors in Gaming
10 Best Voice Actors in The Legend of Zelda Series
Magazine Covers
Game Informer
March 2023
The Voice of Hyrule: Patricia Summersett on Zelda's Evolution
Fangoria
May 2023
Princess Zelda's Voice: Patricia Summersett on Gaming's Most Iconic Role
The Hollywood Reporter
October 2022
The Voice Behind the Crown: Patricia Summersett's Rise to Stardom
Variety
November 2021
Gaming's Leading Lady: Patricia Summersett on Tears of the Kingdom
Entertainment Weekly
December 2020
The Queen of Hyrule: Patricia Summersett on Age of Calamity
Records & Feats
First actress to portray Princess Zelda with both voice and motion capture in a mainline Zelda game
Summersett provided both voice acting and motion capture for Zelda in Breath of the Wild, a first for the series.
Only actress to win multiple Game Audio Network Guild Awards for the same video game character
She won Best Character Performance for both Breath of the Wild (2017) and Tears of the Kingdom (2023).