By Jessica Brisson, NeoMedia
Nearly 110 people, mainly from the community sector in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, gathered at the Omnicentre in Pincourt on November 3 for the first Gala Reconnaissance de l’Action Communautaire Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
Among the guests were federal and provincial deputies Claude DeBellefeuille, Marie-Claude Nichols and Marilyne Picard, the federal deputy for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schiefke and the Minister for Social Solidarity and Community Action Chantal Rouleau. Many municipal officials also took part in the celebrations.
Dominic and Simon Larivée, well known in the region, hosted the evening. Guests were also treated to magic shows by magician Michel Huot. Catering was provided by the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Community Center for Seniors and bar service by the Distillerie Trois-Lacs.
Sébastien Legros, Executive Director of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Community Development Centre (CDC), expressed his satisfaction with the high turnout at the event and emphasized the organization’s desire to hold a second edition of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Community Action Recognition Gala in the future.
“The community’s mobilization and enthusiasm for this event is remarkable. We are delighted to see how favourable the event has been received, which gives us a positive impetus to consider a next edition. We are convinced that this type of celebration helps to strengthen the bonds within our community and to highlight the exceptional work of community organizations,” he said.
Major successes
There were many moments of appreciation and recognition, highlighting the initiatives and positive actions of these exceptional individuals and organizations.
Through short videos, organizations in the region had the opportunity to present their achievements by showcasing a great initiative carried out over the past year.
These videos added an interactive and moving dimension to the evening, allowing everyone to understand the positive impact of local initiatives better. Following the unveiling of the videos, guests were invited to vote for their favourite organization.
Following the public vote during the evening, the organizations Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Familles and Répit Le Zéphyr were each presented with a gift basket of regional products donated by the social economy enterprise Coop CSUR – Marché Écolocal.
The event was marked by a sense of celebration, inspiration and recognition, thus highlighting the crucial importance of the work of community organizations in the region.
“The Gala Reconnaissance de l’Action Communautaire Vaudreuil-Soulanges was a true tribute to the remarkable involvement of community organizations in our region. Their work and expertise make a significant difference in the lives of Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents, and we are proud to celebrate them tonight,” said Véronique Girard, President of the Board of Directors of the Corporation de développement communautaire de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CDC-VS).
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