About Graduation

A convocation ceremony is held each June at the College honouring those students who have successfully completed their course of study during the academic year. Awards are presented and all graduates in attendance receive a distinctive memento certificate. This ceremony is followed by a reception for graduates and family as well as guests, staff, and faculty. Registration information and details of the ceremony will be communicated to graduating students via mio. Every year, over 1200 people attend this event that honours the academic achievements of our students. Students are notified by mail when the official government of Quebec diplomas are available for pick up at the college.

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Questions about graduation can be directed to Student Services.

Convocation Awards & Prizes

Application Required

These awards require an application process. Students must submit their application. A winner will be selected based on the required criteria.

Anna Acklé Support Staff Union Award

In recognition of an outstanding student who has been involved in volunteer work on and off campus, and who has maintained a good overall academic standing.

Fill out the form to apply by clicking here.

Champlain College Teachers Association Award

is presented to an outstanding student who has been involved in volunteer work on and off campus and who has maintained an 80% or higher average. Application details coming soon.

South Shore Retired Educators Award

is given every year to a student who has demonstrated a passion for learning and wishes to continue in education and bring this passion to the field of teaching.

Find information about how to apply here.

Mary Hunt Award for Women in S.T.E.M

is to recognize and celebrate the life of Mary Hunt who paved the way for females in the area of science. It is presented to a female graduating student who will be pursing their studies in the field of sciences.

Find application instructions here.

Ginette Bourque Legacy Award

Ginette’s legacy award recognizes a student who has overcome challenges to find their confidence, competence and motivation for being active during CEGEP. This award celebrates the student’s continued commitment to movement.

Application Instructions: Ginette Bourque Legacy Award 2025 

Selected Recipient

The winners of these awards will be selected by a committee based on the required criteria.

Professionals' Graduation Award

This award will be given by the Champlain Professionals Association to a graduating student. It is to recognize a student that completed their program despite challenging situations and who has made a positive impact on the Champlain College community.

Dean Cheshire Memorial Award

is named in honor of the first chair of the Digital Arts program at Champlain. It is given to a student for excellence in studio arts.

Sylvie Trudel Nursing Award

is awarded annually to a nursing student in recognition of their work during their 3 years at the college.

Support Staff Union Carolyn Bagarollo Memorial Award

In honour of Carolyn Bagarollo, a biology lab technician who passed in August 2024. This award is presented to a remarkable student in biology. More details to come.

Joy Smith Athletic Merit Award

is presented annually to an outstanding member of the Champlain Cavaliers intercollegiate athletic program who has maintained an above average academic record while pursuing excellence on the sports field.

André E. Leblanc Student Life Award

is given for outstanding contribution to the quality of student life on campus while maintaining academic success.

CFUW Montreal South Shore

This $1000 award is presented to a female graduating student from the South Shore who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and is pursuing further studies at the university level. The recipient exemplifies leadership and active engagement in college life while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence.

Adam Taylor Memorial Award

CELEBRATING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

Adam Taylor was a resident of Saint-Lambert who attended Chambly Academy High School and dreamed of attending Champlain College. His zest for life and great courage was an inspiration in the face of leukemia and Down Syndrome.

Adam enjoyed spending time with his friends, being part of the Scouting movement, working hard in school and taking part in sports including skiing, golfing, baseball and swimming. His accomplishments were due not only to his perseverance and determination but to the supportive partnerships of family, friends, school staff, and community leaders.

His dream of attending Champlain College was the impetus for the creation of the P.A.C.E. Program, a Post-Secondary Alternative Community-Based Education program which permits young adults with developmental disabilities to experience college life.

Adam sadly passed away at the age of 20, on October 5, 2005.

The intent of this award is to recognize an extraordinary student volunteer who has demonstrated compassion, commitment, empathy, and kindness towards all students of the Adam’s P.A.C.E. program.

The program’s teacher, the Champlain College liaison to the program, and the chair of the steering committee will select the recipient of this award from the group of volunteers that are engaged with the students of Adam’s P.A.C.E. The award will be given at the graduation ceremony.  The recipient will be presented with a cheque for 250$.

Criteria of selection

  • Be a graduating student
  • Must have demonstrated the qualities that are mentioned above
  • Must be a person of character and integrity

TVRS - Télévision Rive-Sud Language and Culture Award

To an outstanding student in the Language and Culture Program. A prize of $1000.

TVRS - Télévision Rive-Sud Film and New Media Award

To an outstanding student in the Film and New Media Program. A prize of $1000.

TVRS - Télévision Rive-Sud Digital Arts and New Media Award

To an outstanding student in the Digital Arts and New Media Program. A prize of $1000.

FL Fuller Landau Award

is presented to the student who has obtained the highest academic marks in accounting courses during their studies at the College.

Champlain Saint Lambert Governing Board Award

is presented to the student who has achieved the second highest academic average from amongst the graduating class.

Champlain Regional College Board of Governors Merit Award

is awarded annually by the Board of Governors of Champlain Regional College it is presented along with the Academic Medal of the Governor General of Canada.

Academic Medal of the Governor General of Canada

For more than 140 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. Each are awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a college.

Other Awards

Some departments and programs also provide awards based on academic achievement in their area. The winner is selected by this department or program.

Departments and Programs

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Language and Culture
  • Law and Civilization
  • Mathematics
  • Media
  • Nursing
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Sociology

This list is subject to change and will be updated as needed.