From left to right: Sylvain Ouellet, city councilor for the François-Perrault district; Elvira Carhuallanqui, city councilor for the Parc-Extension district; Jean François Lalonde, mayor of the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension; Grace Go, representative of Mary McCutcheon, winner of the Parc-Extension district; Lucie Séguin, winner from the Villeray district; Nahama Jean Félix, winner of La Relève (13-17 years old); Anita Parmar, winner from the François-Perrault district; Josué Corvil, city councilor for the Saint-Michel district; and Martine Musau Muele, City Councilor for the Villeray district. Absent from the photo: Mary McCutcheon, winner of the Parc-Extension district, and José AlbertoReyes, winner of the Saint-Michel district © Louis-Étienne Doré
On April 17, the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension district highlighted the essential contribution of its volunteers during its traditional recognition evening, held at the Le Madison hall. More than 400 people active in their community took part in this festive event, punctuated by a friendly meal and a dancing evening. During the celebration, the host unveiled the recipients of the Volunteer Recognition Awards, in the presence of members of the borough council.
“Volunteering is a precious asset for Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension. These are women and men who, through their daily commitment, strengthen solidarity, living together and the quality of life in our neighborhoods. This evening is an opportunity to say thank you to them and to recognize the very real impact of their involvement on our community,” underlined Jean François Lalonde, mayor of the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension district.
Volunteer Recognition Award
The 14th edition of the Volunteer Recognition Awards highlighted people whose sustained commitment transforms the daily lives of their community. This year, local non-profit organizations submitted 32 applications, reflecting the vitality of volunteerism in our neighborhoods. Five distinctions were awarded: four “Volunteer of the Year” prizes, one per electoral district, as well as a “Volunteer of the Year – Young People 13-17” prize. The winners also received a trophy in recognition of their contribution.
2026 winners and winners
Volunteer of the year – Parc-Extension District Mary McCutcheon, Parc-Extension Historical SocietyVolunteer of the year – Villeray District Lucie Séguin, Cercle de Fermières Cœur-de-l’ÎleVolunteer of the year – François-Perrault District Anita Parmar, Villeray in the EastVolunteer of the year – Saint-Michel District José AlbertoReyes, GAP-ViesVolunteer of the year – Next generation 13-17 years old Nahama Jean Félix, Lasallian Center On this occasion, honorary certificates were awarded to the finalists of the Recognition Awards as well as to the eight great volunteers of 2026, recognized for 25 to 40 years of volunteer commitment.