The Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire Award recognizes the exceptional contribution of a great volunteer to Centraide of Greater Montreal. This award was created in honour of the woman who was president and executive director of the organization for over 20 years (1991-2012).

Award winner 2026

Caroline Bougie

For over 20 years, Caroline Bougie has helped with Centraide’s development by contributing to its strategic reflection and playing an active role on multiple committees. For example, she chaired Centraide’s Social Development Investment Committee from 2018 to 2022. She has also been a member of the Executive, Human Resources, and Governance committees. Caroline Bougie served as a Member of the Board of Directors from 2017 to 2024 and as its Chair from 2022 to 2024.  

RECIPIENTS OVER THE YEARS

Nathalie Bernier, FCPA
2025

Marc Gagnon
2024

Karen Macdonald
2023

Isabelle Marcoux
2022

Lino A. Saputo
2021

Taïeb Hafsi
2020

L. Jacques Ménard
2019

Paul Desmarais, Jr.
2018

Louis L. Roquet
2017

Irene Nattel
2016

James C. Cherry
2015

Claude Séguin
2014

Jacques Régis
2013