Contest
“Volunteering, not just for grannies!”
Registration from February 16 to March 27, 2026
The Volunteering, not just for grannies! contest is there to recognize young Gaspesians and Magdalen Islanders’ community involvement – big or small! The contest is open to residents between the ages of 12 to 17. Organizations can also submit the names of young volunteers.
A jury will choose six winners (one per RCM) who will each receive a $500 prize.
Selection criteria:
Be an individual or a group of young persons, ages 12 to 17 Reside in the Gaspé or the Magdalen Islands regions Ensure that the involvement being rewarded are not part of paid work or credited course
Previous years’ winners
Winners 2025
Winners 2024
Lauréats de l’édition 2022
Winners 2020
Winners 2018
Anna Boudreau, 19 years old Magdalen Islands
Émilie Gagnon, 19 years old Gaspé
Antoine Blier, 19 years old La Martre
Laury Albert, 18 years old Newport
Camille St-Onge, 17 years old Maria
Simon Rioux, 14 years old Pabos
Carolanne Poirier, 24 years old Bonaventure
Kayla Labillois and Laura-Émily Johnson 16 years old, Carleton-sur-Mer
