Applications/nominations open for Forces Avenir until Feb. 28
Up to $60,000 will be given out this year through the Forces AVENIR awards.
Forces AVENIR awards recognize, honour and promote the commitment of students and staff in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their community and open to the world.
Every year, the program awards funding in the following categories:
- Art, Literature and Culture
- Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice
- Social Economy, Entrepreneurship and Business
- Environment
- Health and Healthy Living
- Science and Technology
- Society, Communications and Education
- Committed Personality
- Persevering Personality
- Committed Staff Member
We are convinced that there are exceptional projects under way at Dawson and committed individuals among our students and colleagues. Or are you yourself a staff member whose commitment deserves to be highlighted?
We would therefore like to ask for your support in finding these hidden gems and promoting the Forces AVENIR Program in your classrooms. We believe that our teachers are in the best position to recommend potential candidates.
Let Dawson know about them by completing the form here: Forces AVENIR – Registration platform
Together, we will be able to recognize outstanding models of student engagement and promote the vitality of student life at Dawson College.
We would like to thank you in advance for your kind collaboration.
The Dawson deadline to submit an application or nominate someone is Feb. 28, 2024.
For information on the criteria and eligibility, go to: Forces AVENIR.
For additional information, please stop by and see Trudy Ste. Croix in 2E. 6 or call her at ext. 1217 or email tstecroix@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
For help with the application/ nomination itself, please contact Matthew Rettino via MIO or email at mrettino@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or Rashmini Segarajasinghe-Ernest via MIO or email at rsegarajasinghe@dawsoncollege.qc.ca as resource people for students and staff who can review the applications before submitting.
