Dec. 17: Nomination deadline for Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal

The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal recognizes the voluntary involvement, determination and dedication of Quebecers who make or have made a difference in their community or Québec nation.

Dawson College can recommend up to two students. Faculty and staff members can nominate students to the Awards Office until December 17. A selection committee will then choose the two candidates to be officially nominated by the Awards Office.

To be eligible for a nomination by an educational establishment, the student must, before the nomination deadline:

• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (SC 2001, c 27.) and reside permanently in Québec;
• be under 29 years of age;
• be enrolled in a public or private high school, college or university or a vocational training centre (in a school service centre or school board) that is located in Québec and that offers a program recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation and the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur;
• have, through their involvement:
  • demonstrated sustained volunteer involvement in social or community activities;
    or
  • shown an inspiring attitude, had a positive influence on a group or community;
• be able to achieve the objectives of their program of study.

Please note there here are no financial rewards associated with the Lieutenant Governor’s Honours Program.

Please nominate through your Omnivox portal. Look for Awards and Scholarships under the Student Services menu.