Montreal, Thursday, June 9, 2022 – The Québec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) presented today the 18the edition of the Cascades Scholarship Program, in the company of Mr. Mario Plourde, President and CEO of the Quebec-based multinational, who will once again award this year a total of 80 000 $ on scholarships to 23 elite student-athletes.
Cascades has been collaborating with the FAEQ for nearly 20 years, a long-standing association that is all the more crucial in these difficult times for student-athletes, who must demonstrate great resilience in light of the adaptations required by the global health crisis. More than ever, all forms of support they can receive are essential so that our young talents remain engaged and motivated for the eventual uninterrupted resumption of their sports.
The Cascades Scholarship Program has been a great success since its inception in 2005. Over the years, many recipients have distinguished themselves at the national, international, and Olympic levels. Among the group, we can highlight Alexandre Bilodeau, Mikaël Kingsbury, Alex Harvey, Eugenie Bouchard, Amélie Kretz, Elizabeth and Françoise Abanda, Emilie and Hugues Fournel, Marc-Antoine and Alex-Anne Gagnon, Frederique Turgeon and Maryse Turcotte.
The award ceremony took place at Marie-Victorin Park in Kingsey Falls, where individual scholarships of 2,000 $ and 4,000 $ were awarded in three different categories. The first category, for academic excellence, aims to recognize outstanding academic achievement; the second, for support of academic and athletic success, promotes balancing sports and studies, and the third, for university recruitment, encourages the pursuit of further education and an athletic career at a university in Quebec.
What they said:
«Cascades is proud to continue to encourage and financially support these 23 student-athletes, especially since these young people have had to face several additional challenges over the past two years. Sharing their values of excellence, resilience and perseverance, we wish to reaffirm our commitment to these role models, who are true inspirations to us. Let's give talent the opportunity to shine!»
– Mario Plourde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades
«With more than two long years at the rhythm of COVID-19, we are extremely happy to see the smiles back on the faces of the 18th fellowse Cascades scholarship presentation. The FAEQ is honored to count on the trust of its partner, whose support has never wavered! This trust enables student-athletes to strive toward their goals of academic and athletic excellence. The partnership between the FAEQ and Cascades helps contribute to the achievement of these goals, making it a true success!»
– Martin Lavigne, President of the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence
Table of Recipients of the 2022 Cascades Scholarship Program
| Name | Sports | Age | Amount | * | City | Educational institution |
| Maria-Elana Andras | weightlifting | 16 | 2000 $ | S | Blainville | Saint-Gabriel High School in Sainte-Thérèse |
| Anne-Sophie Bachand | short track speed skating | 17 | 4000 $ | S | Sherbrooke | Collège de Maisonneuve |
| Cédrick Brunet | long track speed skating | 21 | 4000 $ | S | Gatineau | Garneau College |
| Nathan Brunet | fencing (épée) | 19 | 2000 $ | EX | Longueuil | Cégep Édouard-Montpetit |
| Albert Chagnon | artistic gymnastics | 14 | 2000 $ | EX | Varennes | De Mortagne Secondary School |
| Louis-David Chalifoux | freestyle skiing (moguls) | 19 | 4000 $ | EX | Quebec (Cap-Rouge) | Mérici College |
| Adèle Desgagnés | road and track cycling | 20 | 4000 $ | EX | Montreal (Plateau-Mont-Royal) | Cégep at a distance |
| Alicia Fabbri | figure skating (ice dancing) | 19 | 4000 $ | EX | Terrebonne | Cégep régional de Lanaudière in Terrebonne |
| Raphaël Fournier | water polo | 17 | 4000 $ | EX | Levis | Sainte-Foy College |
| Gabrielle Jelonek | long track speed skating | 21 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly | Université de Laval |
| Jessica Klimkait | judo (57 kg) | 25 | 4000 $ | EX | Montreal (Ville-Marie) | Algonquin College |
| Amélie Kretz | Triathlon | 29 | 4000 $ | S | Saint Teresa | Concordia University |
| Charles Leclerc | softball | 17 | 2000 $ | EX | Sainte-Claire | Saint-Anselme High School |
| Jacob Legault | freestyle snowboard | 18 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville | Cégep at a distance |
| Juliette Parent | racquetball | 20 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint James | Cégep régional de Lanaudière à Joliette |
| Marjolaine Parent | racquetball | 23 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint James | University of Montreal |
| Jean-Benoit Simard-Gagnon | baseball | 18 | 2000 $ | EX | Saguenay | Ahunstic College |
| Charlotte Simoneau | weightlifting | 17 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint-Hyacinthe | Saint-Joseph High School |
| Édouard Therriault | freestyle skiing | 19 | 4000 $ | S | Lorraine | Cégep at a distance |
| Anne-Catherine Théberge | Alpine skiing | 17 | 2000 $ | EX | Lac-Beauport | Limoilou College |
| Josie Usereau | tennis | 17 | 4000 $ | EX | Saint-Michel | Les Estacades Academy |
| Elliot Vaillancourt | freestyle skiing (moguls) | 23 | 4000 $ | S | Drummondville | Laval University |
| Audrey-Anne Veillette | hockey | 21 | 4000 $ | R | Drummondville | University of Montreal |
| * EX: academic excellence / S: academic and athletic success support / R: university recruitment | ||||||
About Cascades
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-creating packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company has approximately 10,000 women and men working in a network of nearly 80 operating units located in North America. Its management philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and sustained efforts in research and development are all strengths that enable it to create innovative products for its customers while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the planet.
About the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ)
Since its creation in 1985, the FAEQ has awarded no less than 20 million dollars in bursaries, representing 6,500 individual bursaries to 3,500 different student-athletes. The FAEQ offers not only financial support to Quebec student-athletes, but also support services in terms of academic guidance, balancing sports and studies, corporate internships, etc. The FAEQ stands out for its personalized approach, rigorous management, and influential role within the sports and education communities. faeq.com
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For more information:
Annie Pelletier
Director of Communications and Partnerships
Excellence Athlete Foundation
514-252-3171, ext. 3538
annie.pelletier@faeq.com
Hugo D'Amours
Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainable Development
Cascades Inc.
819-363-5164
hugo_damours@cascades.com
For all interview requests with one or more recipients, please contact Josée Robitaille at josee.robitaille@faeq.com.
