2026 Accolades Gala: A 38th Edition Inspired by the Enchanted Forest
On June 18, more than 300 guests gathered at the Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel for the 38th edition of the Accolades Gala, presented by Desjardins Entreprises. Under the theme “An Enchanted Forest Through the Four Seasons,” the evening celebrated what our business community does best: innovate, persevere, and grow.
As our General Manager Sophia Lavergne reminded us in her remarks: just as a forest transforms with the changing seasons, our businesses continually evolve, adapt, and renew themselves in the face of challenges and opportunities along their journey. That is precisely what the 12 awards presented that evening were there to celebrate.
Among the highlights of the evening, the very first Personality of the Year award was presented to Glenn Watt, Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer of Tenaquip Limited, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the region’s economic development and his deep commitment to the community.
This recognition award was presented by our three Members of the National Assembly: Monsef Derraji (Nelligan), Brigitte B. Garceau (Robert-Baldwin), and Gregory Kelley (Jacques-Cartier).
The new Women’s Leadership category, presented by Scotiabank, was awarded to Tania Charron, to the warm applause of the room. MNA Brigitte B. Garceau also presented her with a $1,000 bursary in recognition of her inspiring leadership. In the Innovations & Technologies category, winner ChargeHub (Mogile Technologies Inc) received a $1,000 bursary from MNA Monsef Derraji.
Congratulations to all the winners of the 38th edition:
Export – Presented by YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport
Industrial & Manufacturing Business – Presented by Paquette & Associates Attorneys
Innovations & Technologies – Presented by Investissement Québec
- ChargeHub (Mogile Technologies Inc)
Sustainable Development – Presented by Hydro-Québec
Women’s Leadership – Presented by Scotiabank
- Tania Charron founder of Ricochet
Employer of Choice
Non-Profit/Social Economy – Presented by PreciKam
Urban Development and Construction Developer – Presented by ACQ Résidentiel
Small Business & Sole Entrepreneur of the Year (1 to 5 employees) – Presented by CI Assante
Business of the Year (SME, 6 to 25 employees) – Presented by PME MTL Ouest-de-l’Île
Business Excellence of the Year (25+ employees) – Presented by Desjardins Entreprises
People’s Choice – Presented by Rochon Legault
A heartfelt thank you to Desjardins Entreprises, the evening’s honour partner.
Thank you as well to our category partners: YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Paquette & Associates Attorneys, Investissement Québec, Hydro-Québec, Scotiabank, CI Assante Wealth Management, PreciKam, ACQ Résidentiel, PME MTL Ouest-de-l’Île, Desjardins Entreprises, and Rochon Legault.
Finally, thank you to our evening partners and collaborators: Transformer Table, Investissement Québec, TEC Canada, Marriott Terminal Aéroport de Montréal, Trophées Pointe-Claire, Kuper Academy, Léonard Média, Diva Location and Productions Point A.
Photo by Studio Cookie.