About Graduation

A convocation ceremony is held each June at the College honouring those students who have successfully completed their course of study during the academic year. Awards are presented and all graduates in attendance receive a distinctive memento certificate. This ceremony is followed by a reception for graduates and family as well as guests, staff, and faculty. Students who wish to attend the ceremony must register early March and pay the grad fee. Every year, over 1200 people attend this event that honours the academic achievements of our students. Students are notified by mail when the official government of Quebec diplomas are available for pick up at the college.

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Questions about graduation can be directed to Student Services.

Convocation Awards & Prizes

Application Required

These awards require an application process. Students must submit their application. A winner will be selected based on the required criteria.

Anna Acklé Support Staff Union Award

In recognition of an outstanding student who has been involved in volunteer work on and off campus, and who has maintained a good overall academic standing.

Fill out the form to apply by clicking here.

South Shore University Women’s Club - Madeleine Shaw Award

is presented to a female student for academic success and for pursuing their studies in Nursing or the Health Sciences.

South Shore University Women’s Club – Education

is presented to a female student pursuing their studies in education and who has obtained high academic merit.

Champlain College Teachers Association Award

is presented to an outstanding student who has been involved in volunteer work on and off campus and who has maintained an 80% or higher average.

South Shore Retired Educators Award

is given every year to a student who has demonstrated a passion for learning and wishes to continue in education and bring this passion to the field of teaching.

Find information about how to apply here.

Potter Family Award

is presented every 3 years at Champlain Saint Lambert. It is given to a student who has submitted a text that demonstrates critical thinking, a passion for learning and a desire to make changes in the world.

Mary Hunt Award for Women in S.T.E.M

is to recognize and celebrate the life of Mary Hunt who paved the way for females in the area of science. It is presented to a female graduating student who will be pursing their studies in the field of sciences.

Find application instructions here.

Ginette Bourque Legacy Award

Ginette’s legacy award recognizes a student who has overcome challenges to find their confidence, competence and motivation for being active during CEGEP. This award celebrates the student’s continued commitment to movement.

Application Instructions: Ginette Bourque Legacy Award

Selected Recipient

The winners of these awards will be selected by a committee based on the required criteria.

Professionals' Graduation Award

This award will be given by the Champlain Professionals Association to a graduating student. It is to recognize a student that completed their program despite challenging situations and who has made a positive impact on the Champlain College community.

Dean Cheshire Memorial Award

is named in honor of the first chair of the Digital Arts program at Champlain. It is given to a student for excellence in studio arts.

Sylvie Trudel Nursing Award

is awarded annually to a nursing student in recognition of their work during their 3 years at the college.

Fouad Assaad Memorial Award for World Studies

is presented every year to an outstanding student who is graduating from the World Studies Program. The award is named after one of the founders of the World studies program.

Ginette Bourque Legacy Award

who has exhibited positive effort, motivation, and athletic spirit in physical education courses.

Joy Smith Athletic Merit Award

is presented annually to an outstanding member of the Champlain Cavaliers intercollegiate athletic program who has maintained an above average academic record while pursuing excellence on the sports field.

André E. Leblanc Student Life Award

is given for outstanding contribution to the quality of student life on campus while maintaining academic success.

* TVRS (Television Rive-Sud) Language & Culture Award

is awarded to a student in good academic standing, intending to pursue university studies, and who has demonstrated involvement and commitment to the building of community within or outside the college setting.

* Last year of partnership in 2024

* TVRS (Television Rive-Sud) Digital Arts & New Media Award

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student in Digital Arts pursuing higher education. Throughout their courses they have demonstrated a commitment to learning, have made a positive contribution to collective learning, and have taken ownership of their creative projects, excelling in technical work and artistic expression. This person has also demonstrated through their artworks and their attitude a commitment to social justice.

* Last year of partnership in 2024

* TVRS (Television Rive-Sud) Film & New Media Award

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student in Film & New Media Award pursuing higher education. Throughout their courses they have demonstrated a commitment to learning, have made a positive contribution to collective learning, and have taken ownership of their creative projects, excelling in technical work and artistic expression. This person has also demonstrated through their artworks and their attitude a commitment to social justice.

* Last year of partnership in 2024

FL Fuller Landau Award

is presented to the student who has obtained the highest academic marks in accounting courses during their studies at the College.

Champlain Saint Lambert Governing Board Award

is presented to the student who has achieved the second highest academic average from amongst the graduating class.

Champlain Regional College Board of Governors Merit Award

is awarded annually by the Board of Governors of Champlain Regional College it is presented along with the Academic Medal of the Governor General of Canada.

Academic Medal of the Governor General of Canada

For more than 140 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. Each are awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a college.

Other Awards

Some departments and programs also provide awards based on academic achievement in their area. The winner is selected by this department or program.

Departments and Programs

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Language and Culture
  • Law and Civilization
  • Mathematics
  • Media
  • Nursing
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Tourism

This list is subject to change and will be updated as needed.