The Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy, are pleased to announce the recipients of the Prix du Québec 2019 .

(Translation by Google) Montreal, October 11, 2019 - The Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister Responsible for the Lanaudière Region, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, and the Minister of Culture and Communications, Nathalie Roy , are pleased to unveil the recipients of the Prix du Québec 2019.

These awards represent the highest distinction awarded by the Quebec government in science and culture. They highlight the remarkable careers of individuals who contribute to the growth of their field of activity, push the limits of knowledge and contribute to Quebec's influence on an international scale.

Recipients of the 2019 Cultural Awards are:

• Ms. Pauline Vaillancourt, Albert-Tessier Award - Audiovisual and Performing Arts;

Ms. Hélène Dorion, Athanase-David Award - Literature;

Ms. Angèle Dubeau, Denise-Pelletier Award - Performing Arts;

Mr. Jean-Claude Poitras, Ernest-Cormier Award - Spatial Planning, Architecture and Design;

Ms. Hélène Cajolet-Laganière, Georges-Émile-Lapalme Award - French language;

Mr. Jocelyn Bérubé, Gérard-Morisset Prize - Heritage;

Mr. Raymond Saint-Pierre, Guy-Mauffette Award - Radio, Television, Print Media and Digital Media;

Mr. Luc Courchesne, Paul-Émile-Borduas Award - Visual Arts, Crafts and Digital Arts.

The recipients of the 2019 science awards are:

Mr. Réjean Hébert, Armand-Frappier Award - Creation or Development of Research Institutions or Administration and Promotion of Research;

Ms. Claudia Mitchell, Léon-Gérin Award - Humanities and Social Sciences;

Mr. Karim Zaghib, Lionel-Boulet Award - Industrial Research and Development;

Ms. Francine Descarries, Marie-Andrée-Bertrand Award - Social Innovation;

Mr. Sylvain Moineau, Marie-Victorin Award - Natural Sciences and Engineering;

Dr. Stanley Nattel, Wilder-Penfield Award - Biomedical Research;

M. Maxime Descoteaux, Scientific Succession Award.

The awards ceremony will be held on November 6 at 4 pm at the Parliament Building. Recipients will receive a medal created by jewelery designer Catherine Villeneuve, a $ 30,000 purse and a calligraphy scroll. The winner of the Prix Relève scientifique will receive a $ 5,000 scholarship and a certificate of recognition, while the two finalists, Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo and Laurent Turcot, will each receive $ 2,000.

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"The Prix du Québec highlights the discoveries, achievements and innovation of our greatest researchers. I am very impressed by the career of these exceptional people, who contribute to shaping Quebec today thanks to their rigor, their commitment and their know-how. I would like to thank the recipients of the Quebec Science Prize, including the recipient of the Prix Relève scientifique, for their invaluable contribution to the science and advancement of Quebec society. "

Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of the Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region

"The recipients of the Quebec Cultural Awards are examples of commitment, discipline and creativity that inspire admiration and pride, and inspire new generations of Quebeckers. They contribute, by their talent, to make Quebec shine here and beyond our borders and they deserve this distinction. It is a great honor for me to introduce these exceptional people and their achievements. "

Nathalie Roy, Minister of Culture and Communications

(Source: prixduquebec.gouv.qc.ca)