2024 Prix de la relève winner announced
On Thursday March 21, the day before World Water Day, the Centre d’interprétation de l’eau unveiled the winner of the 2024 edition of its Prix de la relève, inspired by its founder André Perrault.
This initiative, carried out in partnership with leading organizations, is a reminder of the importance of working together for this precious resource on this landmark day.
The trophy was awarded to Soureyatou Hamidou, a doctoral student at Université Laval and member of CentrEau, for her research project to eliminate phosphorus from wastewater.
Soureyatou won this edition:
- A $2,000 bursary courtesy of the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien
- Admission to the Salon des technologies environnementales du Québec held by Réseau Environnement on April 16 and 17 at the Centre des congrès de Lévis.
- A dedicated article in Vecteur Environnement magazine
- C.I.EAU media representation (see the press release issued on World Water Day)
To find out more about the 2024 edition and the Prix de la relève, visit the competition web page, which is still online.
A look back at a festive evening full of enthusiasm and promise for the future of blue gold!
The evening took place at the C.I.EAU museum, in a convivial 5 to 7 atmosphere, offering participants the opportunity to exchange and share their ideas on the resource. Discussions focused on current challenges and innovative solutions for sustainable water management, both locally and globally. The event was also an opportunity for experts, aspirants and enthusiasts in the field of water to get together and forge valuable links.
The awards ceremony took place in three stages:
- Welcome and presentation of the 2024 edition by general management
- Address by Anne-Pascale Richardson for the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien, Martine Lanoue for Réseau Environnement and Valérie Sanderson for CentrEau.
- Unveiling of the winner: trophy presentation and speech
Ms. Soureyatou was honored for her project in front of the guests present and invited to say a few words. She gave an inspiring speech in which she thanked the organizers, jury members and supporting organizations, including Université Laval’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, Investissement Québec’s Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ), her research team and friends and family.
“This recognition gives me the motivation to preserve water quality, continue my studies and always strive for excellence. I hope to inspire young people to adopt water professions to preserve the resource not just for Quebec, but for the whole world.”
Finally, guests were invited to explore the water museum, while refreshments and light bites were served at the reception desk.
C.I.EAU would like to thank all the partners and contributors to this year’s Prix de la relève.
2024 jury members
- Anne-Sophie Madoux-Humery, COBAMIL Project Manager
- Jean-François Audet, Vice President, Sales and Special Projects, Nordikeau
- Dominique Monchamp, General Manager, Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien
- Florent Barbecot, Professor at UQÀM, CentrEau representative
- Isabella Pasinato, administrator for C.I.EAU
The 2024 edition was produced in partnership with the Fondation de Gaspé Beaubien, Réseau Environnement and the Centre québécois de recherche sur la gestion de l’eau (CentrEau)!
Discover the evening in photos by exploring our gallery!
