Since 2003, Fondation Émergence has offered a recognition ceremony for individuals or organizations that have clearly distinguished themselves in the fight against homophobia and transphobia. The prizes awarded are the Laurent-McCutcheon Prize, the Janette-Bertrand Prize and the Coup de Coeur Prize.

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2023 edition

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The prizes

Photo credit :

Claude Guillet

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Laurent-McCutcheon

Crédit photo : Claude Guillet

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Janette-Bertrand

The award is given to a person or group who has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights or to the fight against homophobia and transphobia.

This award is given annually to a non-LGBTQ+ person or organization that makes a significant contribution to the fight against homophobia and transphobia.

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Coup de coeur

The Coup de Coeur prize is awarded to a personality or an organization that has done a remarkable act during the year contributing to the fight against homophobia and transphobia.

Academic Honor Award

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Commitment

The Academic Tribute Prize is awarded to a personality from the academic community who has distinguished himself during his career and contributes to the fight against homophobia and transphobia through teaching and research.

This new Commitment award wishes to highlight the work of a person revolving around the Foundation through their involvement over the years.

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Enterprise EDI+

This award aims to highlight an equity, diversity and inclusion initiative in business that has made the workplace more inclusive and respectful of sexual and gender diversity.

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2023 EMERGENCE GALA

Guests to come

After 20 years of recognizing organizations and individuals fighting against homophobia and transphobia during the Fondation Émergence Awards Ceremony, it was time for us to get a makeover!

It is therefore with great excitement that we unveil the new identity of this ceremony which becomes: "The Gala Emergence of the Fondation Émergence!

New name, new concept, new price, this Gala is transformed into a benefit evening to which you are all invited.

This evening will be an opportunity to raise funds to support our mission as well as the deployment of our various awareness programs while highlighting the efforts, commitment and involvement of personalities and organizations that campaign for the recognition of the rights of LGBTQ+ people.

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Gala Emergence 2023

Is it at the Paradoxe theater, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. that this is due to our brand new formula of our traditional Fondation Émergence Award Ceremony :the Gala Emergence!

During this evening, presented by the National Bank, the Foundation recognized personalities or organizations having contributed in their own way and in a significant way to the defense of the rights of LGBTQ+ people.It is to the talented Gisèle Lullaby, investigative journalist and woman of the people who hosted this wonderful evening! Thanks also to Sarahmée for this electrifying performance.

See you next year!