Brossard celebrates the exceptional commitment of its volunteers!
In keeping with tradition, Ville de Brossard held its annual Gala de l’action bénévole on Saturday, May 3 at the Michel-Normandin arena, an evening of recognition dedicated to those who make the community shine through their remarkable dedication.
Hosted by Gino Chouinard, the evening brought together over 700 volunteers to recognize seven outstanding recipients of honorary awards for their exceptional commitment. Each of them embodies the profound values of compassion, perseverance and collective responsibility, and inspires all those who wish to make their own contribution.
“In these times of many social, environmental and human challenges, the role of volunteers is more essential than ever. Through their presence and generosity, they leave a precious imprint on our daily lives. I warmly congratulate and thank our seven 2025 winners, who embody Brossard’s spirit of solidarity,” declared Mayor Doreen Assaad.
The 2025 winners:
- Monique Labonté – Aînée en mouvement Award
- Norcita Morales – Aînée en mouvement award
- Martine Charest Mahadéo – Emerging Volunteer Award
- Brossard Synchro (representative Julie Rathier) – Innovaction Award
- Tejas Dutt-Gopakumar – Youth in Action Award
- Magali Kreveld – Committed Citizen Award
- Yvon Blais – Mayor’s Award
The evening came to a fitting close for Gala guests with the presentation of Entre nous si on chantait encore, a vibrant tribute to Quebec music of the last 100 years, directed by Jason McNally (vocal conductor and arranger on En direct de l’univers).
Bottom thumbnail (left to right):1st row, the 2025 winners: Tejas Dutt-Gopakumar, Prix Jeune en action, Norcita Morales, Prix Aînée en mouvement, Julie Rathier (Brossard Synchro representative), Prix Innovaction, Magali Kreveld, Prix Citoyenne engagée, Doreen Assaad, Mayor of Brossard, Yvon Blais, Prix de la mairesse, Monique Labonté, Prix Aînée en mouvement, and Martine Charest Mahadéo, Prix Bénévole émergente. Surrounded by Councillors: Patrick Langlois, secteur P-V – district 4, Christian Gaudette, secteur C-E-B – district 1, Claudio Benedetti, secteur T-S-P – district 5, Antoine Assaf, secteur R – district 7, Daniel Lucier, secteur L-M-N – district 10, Stéphanie Quintal, secteur A – district 3, Tina Del Vecchio, secteur B – district 2, and Xixi Li, secteur O-N-I, district 8.
