Maud Doualan, Vice President, Philanthropic Development, Centraide of Greater Montreal; Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer, Transat; Charles Emond, President and Chief Executive Officer, La Caisse; and Julie Gagné, Vice President, Marketing and Technology, and Interim President and Executive Director, Centraide of Greater Montreal.
$72.5 million sparked by a remarkable wave of solidarity
This edition of Solidaires marks a defining moment for our community. With nearly $72.5 million raised during the 2025 campaign, Centraide of Greater Montreal has reached new heights of generosity at a time when needs continue to grow. These exceptional results are a testament to the collective strength that unites Greater Montreal: thousands of donors, committed businesses, mobilized workplaces, and a network of 375 community agencies that work daily with one in five people in our region.
This evening is also an opportunity to recognize those who made this success possible: our partners, volunteers, and the co-chairs of the 2025 campaign, Annick Guérard and Charles Emond, whose leadership carried the collective momentum forward. It also highlights community agencies that have distinguished themselves over the past year through achievements that demonstrate the vitality and importance of the community sector in Greater Montreal.
Solidaires Awards winners
Agency Solidaires Awards
Solidaires prizes were awarded to agencies who have distinguished themselves in the following categories.
This recognition is awarded to an organization or collective initiative supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes concrete actions implemented to address current or emerging issues related to poverty and social exclusion, particularly concerning historically marginalized groups.
Winner : Plein Milieu for the project “Plein Milieu se loge”
This recognition is awarded to an organization, collective initiative, or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It honors efforts to develop intervention strategies and participatory approaches that strengthen the empowerment of individuals and communities facing various challenges.
Winner : Centre communautaire Radisson for “La Trajectoire Radisson”
This recognition is awarded to an organization, collective initiative, or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It highlights efforts to demonstrate the impact and relevance of undertaken actions while fostering a culture of continuous evaluation and learning.
Winner : La Maison La Virevolte for the “Action Research on Family Needs”
This recognition is awarded to an organization, a consultation body, or a group of agencies supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It rewards engagement in concerted efforts, particularly through collaboration with local social actors and participation in local social development initiatives, with a focus on including the voices of vulnerable populations.
Winner : Concertation Saint-Léonard for the project “Renforcement du milieu communautaire de Saint-Léonard”
This recognition is awarded to an organization, collective initiative, or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes inclusive and participatory management that integrates equity, diversity, and inclusion at all organizational levels.
Winner : The Depot Community Food Centre for its Participative strategic planning process
This recognition is awarded to an individual or group of individuals distinguished by their volunteerism and leadership within an organization or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes their commitment to advancing an issue or mobilizing citizens to achieve a concrete and sustainable action.
Winner : Jacqueline Cardin, Service d’Aide Communautaire (SAC) Anjou
Workplace Solidaires Awards
Solidaires awards were presented to companies, organizations and unions that carried out outstanding Centraide campaigns.
This recognition is awarded to a company that has led an outstanding campaign at all levels, with strong involvement from senior management. This distinction recognizes the partnership and exemplary commitment of the organization to Centraide. In this category, senior management’s involvement is a key factor in the campaign’s success.
Winners:
1000 plus employees
CAE
La Caisse
Transat
WSP
999 employees or less
Carbonleo
Héroux Devtek
Les Entreprises QMD
Levio
This recognition is awarded to a company that has led a campaign among employees and/or exceptional Leaders. It recognizes the engagement of the organizing committee that enabled the successful execution of a planned and structured annual campaign, while optimizing employee mobilization for Centraide. The campaign must be driven by employees, who, through their involvement, made it a success.
Winners:
1000 plus employees
Alstom
Bombardier
Hydro-Québec
999 employees or less
Fasken
McKinsey & Company
Moment Factory
This recognition is awarded to a company conducting a Centraide of Greater Montreal campaign for less than four years whose involvement is remarkable. The award recognizes the efforts made by a company to implement a Centraide campaign.
Winners:
Pratt & Whitney Canada Unifor local 510
Solidaires sur les chantiers
This recognition is awarded to a company conducting a Centraide of Greater Montreal campaign for less than four years whose involvement is remarkable. The award recognizes the efforts made by a company to implement a Centraide campaign.
Winners:
Ateko – backed by Bell Canada
Laurentian Pilotage Autority
Peerless Clothing
Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire Award
Each year, an award is also presented to a volunteer in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Centraide of Greater Montreal. During the Solidaires Awards ceremony, we take the opportunity to thank this volunteer and present them with an award.
Every year, the Solidaires evening marks both the end of the Centraide campaign and the excellence of our partner companies, agencies and individuals who made outstanding contributions in the past year through their philanthropic and community action.
Thank you to our philanthropic and community partners and congratulations to all the winners.
