Awards of Excellence
Each year since 2013, the Québec Religious Héritage Council has recognized each year, through the Awards of Excellence, some outstanding achievements that reflect the commitment, innovation and passion of Quebecers for their religious heritage. Two award categories highlight the commitment of individuals to the promotion and enhancement of religious heritage. These people are essential actors in the ecosystem of safeguarding these cultural treasures.
The deadline to submit an application is June 17, 2022.
| RESTAURATION | |
| Restauration projet of a building, a work of art or a pipe organ of the religion-based cultural heritage | 2022' Form |
| DIFFUSION | |
| Enhancement project of a site, a building, an object or an intangible element of the religion-based cultural heritage | 2022' Form |
| REUSE | |
| Re-use project of a religious heritage building incorporating new functions | 2022' Form |
| PROFESSIONAL | |
| Professional involvement of an individual in promoting or safeguarding religious heritage in Quebec | 2022' Form |
| VOLUNTEER | |
| Volunteer involvement of an individual for the promotion or safeguarding of the religious heritage in Quebec. | 2022' Form |
| POPULAR VOTE | |
| The public is invited to discover and vote online for their favorite project. | Coming soon |
PREVIOUS EDITIONS WINNERS
2021 winning projects
Presentation of the winning projects 2021 (in French)
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- Restauration : Fabrique de la paroisse Sainte-Julienne
- Diffusion : Église en sortie
- Reuse : Espace culturel Le Vitrail
- Mention : Projet 1606
- Professional : Messieurs Mario Beland et Laurier Lacroix
- Volunteer : Madame Denise Dion
- Public Prize : Espace culturel Le Vitrail
2020' Winners
Watch the event (October 28, 2020)
Presentation of the winning projects 2020 (in French)
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- Restauration : Saint-James the Apostle Church and rectory
- Diffusion : Web Portail of the Centre d’archives du Monastère des Augustines
- Reuse : Chapelle du rang 1
- Professional : Mr. Denis Robitaille
- Volunteer : Mr. Ghislain Roy
- Mention : Saving of the Casavant organ Opus 9
- Prix du public : Restoration of the Saint-Mathias' Church
2019' Winners
Presentation of the winning projects 2019
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Video clips:
- Restauration : Chapelle de Tadoussac
- Diffusion : Cloche Marguerite-Michel restaurée
- Reuse : Édifice Alcide-Ouellet
- Professional : Madame Huguette Pinard-Lachance
- Volunteer : Monsieur Pierre Ippersiel
- Mention : Dialogues avec les Ursulines
2018' Winners
Presentation of the winning projects 2018
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Video clips :
- Restauration : Finis intérieurs - Église de La Visitation
- Diffusion : Collections de Saint-Charles-Borromée
- Reuse : Bibliothèque Félicité-Angers
- Professional : Monsieur John Grew, C.M.
- Volunteer : Monsieur l'abée Laurier Farmer
- Mention : Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption d’Hébertville
2017 Winners
Presentation of the winning projects 2017
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Video clips :
- Restauration : Calvaire Albert-Mondou
- Diffusion : Place publique éphémère « Espace Parvis »
- Reuse : Centre d’archives Mrg-Antoine-Racine
- Mention : Centre multifonctionnel Au clocher
