This award is presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of the promotion of Francophonie in all aspects of their work in academia and beyond.

Selection criteria

This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively promoting Francophonie in their work in academia, research, clinical practice and beyond. The candidate should have completed a significant portion of their career in French (teaching, clinical practice, research, publications, collaborations, etc.). The impact of their contributions to Francophonie can be at the regional, national and/or international level either through their institution, particular organizational partners or the community at large. Contributions can include (but are not limited to) implementing systemic changes to promote Francophonie long-term, development of tools to facilitate learning and uptake of French, leadership and engagement with francophone communities.

This award is presented annually to a non-Francophone faculty member whose actions and interventions contribute to the development of the French language and culture.

Selection criteria

This award seeks to recognize individuals who:

• contribute to the development of French language and culture;
• lead by example in the use of French and bilingualism in communications;
• advocate for the cause of the Francophonie in a minority situation;
• believe in and defend the active offer (the active offer is the invitation to communicate using either English or French); and
• promote the "Francophonie" axis of the Faculty of Medicine's strategic plan.

This award recognizes the most skilled and dedicated Faculty member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing the Faculty strategic mandate of Internationalization. This individual (or team) has been instrumental in the development, promotion, and/or success of international research and/or education partnerships.

Selection criteria

This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively working for the advancement of the Faculty of Medicine’s Internationalization strategic mandate by, for example:

• Promoting and engaging in a multidisciplinary approach to international initiatives;
• Making exceptional and measurable contributions toward an international partnership for which the value proposition benefits the faculty on many levels;
• Exhibiting a true commitment to advancing and supporting the International mission, vision and strategic direction of Faculty;

Candidates may have participated in the following activities (not an exhaustive list): mentoring incoming international students, international partnership agreements, or contributions during an international crisis.

This award recognizes the most skilled and dedicated Faculty member who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment in advancing the Faculty strategic mandate of Global Health.

Selection criteria

This award seeks to recognize individuals who are actively working for the advancement of the Faculty of Medicine’s Global Health strategic mandate by, for example:

• Demonstrating advocacy and altruism to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations;
• Promoting and engaging in a multidisciplinary approach Global Health initiatives;
• Exhibiting a true commitment to advancing and supporting the Global Health mission, vision and strategic direction of Faculty;

Candidates may have participated in the following activities (not an exhaustive list): research on global health programs to identify best practices and potential collaborations, innovative projects with a lasting impact on marginalized populations (locally, nationally, or abroad), or contributions during an international crisis.