The Prix du Mont-Royal

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The Prix du Mont-Royal pays tribute to individuals for their remarkable contributions towards the protection and enhancement of Mount Royal.

The Prix du Mont-Royal is an initiative of Les amis de la montagne presented in collaboration with the Ville de Montréal. The awards ceremony closes the festivities celebrating Mount Royal Month, one of the most important springtime conservation events in Montreal.

Recipients:

2010: Ms. Marie-Odile Trépanier; Honourable mentions, Ms. Lina Sarraf and Mr. Christian Boisvert

2009: Mr. Peter Jacobs ; Special mention, Mr. François Odermatt

2008: Mr. Claude Corbo

2007: Mrs. Edith Jacobson Low-Beer

2006: Mr. Jean Décarie ; Honourable mention: Héritage Montréal

2005: Mr. Pierre Dansereau and Ms. Phyllis Lambert, C.C., G.O.Q., C.A.L., F.R.A.I.C.

Nomination process

All nominees will be considered regardless of age. Individuals may nominate themselves or their candidacy may be proposed by a third party. Award winners will be contacted to verify whether they accept the award prior to the ceremony in May.

A complete nomination consists of:

The signed nomination form from an individual having direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution;
A brief (500 words or less) description of the nominee’s contribution to Mount Royal;
Other supporting material may be submitted, such as a CV (to a maximum of 3 pages).

The complete nomination must be submitted to Les amis de la montagne by the end of March.

Prix du Mont-Royal 2005, left to right: Peter A. Howlett, C.M., Helen Fotopulos, Phyllis Lambert, CC, GOQ, CAL, FRAIC and Suzanne Dery (Photo: Andrew Dobrowolskyj)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2005, left to right: Normand Blouin, Pierre Dansereau, Peter A. Howlett, C.M., Helen Fotopulos (Photo: Andrew Dobrowolskyj)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2010 : L to R, back row: Fiona Hirst, directrice régionale, Fondation TD des amis de l’environnement, Alan DeSousa, vice-président du comité exécutif de la Ville de Montréal et responsable du développement durable, de l’environnement et des parcs, Peter A. Howlett, C.M., président des Amis de la montagne. L to R, front row: Lina Sarraf, mention d’honneur, Marie-Odile Trépanier, lauréate, Christian Boisvert, mention d’honneur. (Photo : Karine Gagné)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2009, L to R: Sylvie Guilbault, Jean Décarie, Peter A. Howlett, C.M., Peter Jacobs, Helen Fotopulos, Éric Morisset, François Odermatt (Photo : Martin Roy)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2008, L to R: Peter A. Howlett, C.M., Claude Corbo, Helen Fotopulos (Photo : Andrew Dobrowolskyj)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2007, Mrs. Edith Jacobson Low-Beer and Peter A,. Howlett, C.M. (Photo : Yves Médam)

Prix du Mont-Royal 2006, L to R: Helen Fotopulos, Jean Décarie, Peter A. Howlett, C.M. (Photo : Andrew Dobrowolskyj)