Graduate Awards
Each year, INRS proudly recognizes the efforts, excellence and passion of students who have completed their program of study by awarding various prizes and distinctions during the graduation ceremony.
Governor General’s Gold Academic Medal
It is one of the most prestigious awards available to students at Canadian universities. Through this award, the Governor General of Canada encourages academic excellence across the country and recognizes outstanding students.
Winners per year
2021-2022
Jérémy Gelb, PhD in Urban Studies
2020-2021
Stefania Sciara, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2019-2020
Andrée-Anne Hudon-Thibeault, PhD In Biology
2018-2019
Samuel Beaulieu, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2017-2018
Christian Reimer, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2016-2017
Guilmot Ernotte, MSc in Energy and Materials Science
2015-2016
Maikel Rosabal Rodriguez, PhD in Water Science
2014-2015
Sophie Leblanc-Van Neste, PhD in Urban Studies
2013-2014
Eric Proietti, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2012-2013
Geneviève Bordeleau, PhD in Water Science
2011-2012
Catherine Duchesneau, MSc in Urban Studies
2010-2011
Jonathan Denis-Jacob, MSc in Urban Studies
2009-2010
Faouzi Bellili, MSc in Telecommunications
INRS Executive Chief Office’s Award of Excellence
These awards are given annually to two graduates, one at the master’s level and one at the doctoral level, to recognize the excellence of their academic record.
Winners per year
2021-2022
Benjamin MacLellan, MSc in Telecommunications
Jérémy Gelb, PhD in Urban Studies
2020-2021
Alice Gaudreau, MSc in in Knowledge Mobilization and Transfer
Stefania Sciara, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2019-2020
Charlotte Giard-Laliberté, MSc in Applied Microbiology
Andrée-Anne Hudon-Thibeault, PhD In Biology
2018-2019
Amélie Tremblay, MSc in Experimental Health Science
Samuel Beaulieu, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2017-2018
Cuauhtémoc Reale Hernandez, MSc in Energy and Materials Science
Christian Reimer, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2016-2017
Guilmot Ernotte, MSc in Energy and Materials Science
Alexandre Maltais, PhD in Urban Studies
2015-2016
Maikel Rosabal Rodriguez, PhD in Water Science
2014-2015
Pierre Erik Isabelle, MSc, Water Science
Sophie Leblanc-Van Neste, PhD in Urban Studies
2013-2014
João Felipe Santos, MSc in Telecommunications
Eric Proietti, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2012-2013
Geneviève Bordeleau, PhD in Water Science
Hamed Masmoudi, MSc in Telecommunications
2011-2012
Catherine Duchesneau, MSc in Urban Studies
Mohammad Hossein Asghari, PhD in Tellecommunications
2010-2011
Jonathan Denis-Jacob, MSc in Urban Studies
Marcello Ferrera, PhD in Energy and Materials Science
2009-2010
Faouzi Bellili, MSc in Telecommunications
Martha Kate Radice, PhD in Urban Studies
INRS Excellence Awards
Convocation is an opportunity to present awards to graduates who have distinguished themselves throught their academic performance, achievements, or scientific contributions in the course of their graduate studies.
Student Leadership Award
This award recognizes the exceptional leadership of a student who has distinguished himself or herself through involvement in student life, volunteer work or the organization of a scientific event.
International Outreach Award
This award recognizes a student’s contribution to the international influence of INRS through participation in international conferences or for winning an award for best presentation at an international conference.
Innovation Award
This award recognizes a student who has contributed to the creation of a patent, the creation of a company, as well as the transfer of technology, knowledge and skills to the user community.
Best Master’s Thesis Award
Best Doctoral Dissertation Award
Each INRS research and training center awards an annual prize for the best master’s thesis and the best doctoral thesis. These awards are presented by the INRS Foundation.
Scientific Direction’s Honor Roll
This distinction is awarded by the Scientific Direction and is reserved for graduates of a program:
- Master’s degree with thesis or Ph.D. who have earned an “Excellent” rating for their thesis or dissertation and have achieved a cumulative GPA of 4.3.
- Professional Master’s degree students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher.
INRS Foundation Lumières Awards
Firestarter, Trailblazer, and Starbust: the INRS Foundation Lumières awards highlight outstanding graduates who shine a spotlight on the importance of science in society and the outstanding research and training activities at INRS.
- Firestarter Award, to recent graduates whose promising start to their careers is a source of inspiration for our student community.
- Trailblazer Award, graduates who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional careers and commitment to their community, both in Quebec and around the world.
- Starbust Award, graduate who has shown outstanding commitment to INRS’s growth and its contribution to Quebec’s economic, social, or cultural development.
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