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2026 Janette-Bertrand Wellness Award
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Nomination Deadline: September 4, 2026

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ABOUT THE JANETTE-BERTRAND WELLNESS AWARD

Mission of the Award

The Janette-Bertrand Wellness Award honors a volunteer whose outstanding commitment creates lasting change in their community. Inspired by the values of Tel-Aide Montréal and the legacy of Janette Bertrand — commitment, initiative, empathy, and collective well-being — this award shines a light on those who change the world, one action at a time.

Eligibility Criteria

The nominee must:

  • 1. Demonstrate exceptional, sustained, and consistent volunteer commitment that goes above and beyond typical expectations.

  • 2. Have volunteered for at least 5 years with the organization submitting the nomination.

  • 3. Have initiated or led a tangible initiative that has had a direct, positive, and lasting impact on the well-being of the community.
4. Be active in a non-profit organization in Greater Montreal that: 
  • Is a member of a recognized association (e.g., RIOCM, RQ-ACA, etc.)
  • Offers services in French and/or English
  • Does not have a political or religious mission
5. Be active in a field related to collective well-being, such as:

  • Cultural communities and newcomers

  • Education and employment support

  • Justice and rights defense

  • Mental well-being, support services, active listening

  • Physical health and accessibility

  • Safety, food security, housing

  • Community life, family, recreation

The award includes

  • A personalized trophy

  • A $2,500 grant

  •  A visibility campaign on Tel-Aide Montréal’s platforms

Award Presentation

The recipient will be honored at Tel-Aide Montréal’s 55th anniversary TAM-TAM Don benefit evening hosted by Isabelle Maréchal, on November 5, 2026 at Le Mount Stephen, in the presence of leaders from the business, community, and cultural sectors. 

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Nominations for the 2026 Awards are now open.

Submit your nomination by September 4, 2026.

Submit a Nomination

Let’s celebrate volunteer commitment that makes a difference!

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A word from Marie-Claude Barrette, Chair of the Jury for the Janette Bertrand Wellness Award

“In a world longing for authenticity, where sustained commitment is increasingly rare, it is essential to honour those who, with consistency and kindness, choose to contribute to the well-being of their community.

The Janette Bertrand Wellness Award is much more than a recognition. It is a tribute to inspiring individuals who take meaningful action, day after day. It is also a way to carry on Janette’s legacy — a woman of heart and conviction who dedicated her visibility, expertise, and time to the common good for over two decades at Tel-Aide Montréal.”

2026 Jury Members
  • Marie-Claude Barrette

    Jury Chair – Host, Speaker, and Producer

  • France Wagner

    Chair of Tel-Aide Montréal’s Board of Directors

  • Jonathan Frangoli

    General Manager, Caisse Desjardins du Sud-Ouest de Montréal

  • Elena Sauvageau

    Executive Director, Auberge du Cœur l’Envolée

2024-2025 Janette Bertrand Wellness Award Presentations

2026 Award Ceremony

November 5, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Le Mount Stephen celebrating Tel-Aide Montréal’s 55th anniversary. Hosted by Isabelle Maréchal – with the presence of Julie Bélanger, spokesperson, along with Marie-Claude Barrette, president of the Janette Bertrand Wellness Award jury.

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