Many of Dawson's Winter 2026 award recipients received their awards at Dawson's Graduation ceremonies on June 23.
You can see all the recipients here on the Awards Celebration page: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/award-recipients/
The Quebec Writers Federation is accepting short stories, poems, or works of non-fiction written by CEGEP students in English between August 14, 2025, and June 1, 2026 for consideration for the QWF College Writers Award. The deadline to submit is June 1.
The winner will be announced at the QWF Awards Gala in Montreal on Nov. 9 and will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Visit the link for details and encourage your students to submit their best writing.
The Awards Office is now accepting nominations for the following awards: → Anastasia De Sousa Memorial Award ($1,500) This award commemorates the intelligence, drive, and determination of Anastasia De Sousa, who was killed during the shooting tragedy at Dawson College on September 13, 2006. This award is given to a full-time (or deemed full-time) graduating…
Applications are now open for a new award honouring the late Dr. Catherine Fichten, longtime Dawson Psychology professor, active researcher, mentor, and co-director of the Adaptech Research Network.
The Dr. Catherine Fichten Future Researcher Award will be given to a graduating student with a disability who shows passion for pursuing academic research in psychology or a related field.
Visit the link for a homepage news story featuring interviews with two graduates who are very grateful for Catherine's mentorship and were instrumental in setting up the new award.
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 Dec. 10. A selection committee will then choose the…
You can nominate students for the David Oliver Award (1 recipient of $1,000) and the Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award (1 recipient of $500). For more details, visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/nominate/
To nominate, go to the Omnivox portal and look for Awards and Scholarships under the Student Services menu.
The deadline is October 14, 2025
If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/
The Awards Office is accepting nominations for the following awards until Oct. 14: →David Oliver Award – 1 recipient of $500 This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver. David was a beloved member of the Student Services staff who died at a young age and is fondly…
Being on an awards selection committee gives you an opportunity to meet colleagues from across the College and be inspired by some of our amazing students. The time commitment is not that great and most members keep returning because they enjoy it.
Visit the link to sign up.
Nominate suitable students for Fall Awards and encourage students to apply for application-based awards. The period to nominate or apply is Sept. 25-Oct. 14.
To nominate: a link will become active during the nomination period in your Dawson College Omnivox portal (Student Services > Awards and Scholarships) that will lead you to the nomination form.
Visit the link for more information about the Fall Awards.
Meet Dawson’s Winter 2025 award recipients! These students are distinguished by their involvement in student life, commitment to community service, and determination to succeed. Congratulations to our students and many thanks to all the donors, faculty, and staff who make these awards possible.
Visit the awards celebration page to see all the recipients.
Photo: Vadele Hergelle Djokou Mbounou (Class of 2025, General Social Science), 2025 recipient of the Raymond Ellis Memorial Award. Credit: Jacee Juhasz
Last Modified: August 27, 2026
