The I take my place contest is there to recognize, promote, and reward the volunteer efforts of Gaspesians and Magdalen Islanders, ages 18 to 35, all while highlighting their talents, creativity and determination.
Candidates will be evaluated along the following lines:
Their actions when overcoming obstacles and challenges The effects of their community involvement Personal qualities and abilities
Two winders will receive a $1000 prize :
One winner from the region, involved in their community One Gaspesian or Magdalen Islander, or a student from outside the region, involved in their community
Registration is currently closed. Future contest dates will be posted soon.
Congratulations to our 2025 contest finalists!
Lao Blais-Morin – MRC Côte-de-Gaspé
Hans Jérôme Hunt – MRC Rocher-Percé
Maxim Chaput – MRC Bonaventure
Past contest winners
Lauréates de la dernière édition (2024) :
Joana Landry – L’Étang-du-Nord
Guillaume Gasse – Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Christine Richard – Havre-Aux-Maisons
2022 Winners
Winners 2022 :
Dominique Landry – Caplan
Paule Ménard-Pelletier – Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Winners 2020
Marie Novak, Carleton-sur-Mer
Sarah Servant, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
Christina Lepage, from Caplan
Christina has been heavily involved in the Impact project (community intervention for teenagers with risky behaviours causing trauma) since 2015, in the Bonaventure and Grand-Vallée regions. The Impact project has significant social impacts. She coordinates over 70 professionals who volunteer their time to give workshops to young people. Through her dedication and effort, she has created a positive working environment that facilitates communication, teamwork, and interprofessional collaboration. Her steady, long-term dedication and commitment to her community were noticed by the jury. The jury is proud to present Christina with this years’ award!