St. Lawrence Celebrates 2025 Graduates
Students celebrating their graduation at the Montmartre.
The St. Lawrence graduation ceremony took place on Friday, June 6th at the Centre Montmartre in Sillery. As always, this special occasion provided an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, and staff to come together and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the past year.
The night began with an inspiring speech by Mr. Edward Berryman, Director of the Constituent College and Director of Studies, setting the stage for a night of well-deserved recognition. A total of twenty-seven different awards with a combined value of $34,225 were presented to students during the ceremony in recognition of their achievements in academics, athletics, sociocultural involvement, and community service.
Dean of Faculty and Professional Services, Angela Stevens, with Lieutenant-Governor recipients Paloma Calleja and Merrick Marshall
Among the honorees, we proudly highlight the recipients of the highest academic achievement awards: Ève Richard (Social Science), Harun Trtak (Arts, Literature, and Communication), Charlie Tremblay Groleau (Business), and Hirad Haghbayan (Science). Hirad Haghbayan was also awarded the prestigious Board of Governors’ Merit Award and the Governor General’s Medal for highest overall academic achievement.
Director of the Constituent College Edward Berryman, science teacher Denis Carrier, and Board of Governors’ Merit Award and Governor General’s Medal recipient Hirad Haghbayan
The ceremony concluded with valedictorian Dominic Gaumont delivering an address to his peers, reflecting on their shared experiences at the College. The evening then transitioned to a lively graduation cocktail, where attendees raised their glasses in celebration of the graduates' dedication and achievements. Excitement and joy filled the room as students, families, and teachers shared stories and heartfelt congratulations. It was a perfect ending to a memorable evening.
Congratulations once again to all our graduates, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours!
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Complete list of award winners:
S.L.C. Out-of-Town Student Award - Quebec City Women's Club
This monetary award recognizes a graduating student who has made a successful transition from high school to college while adapting to a new living environment.
2025 Winner: Lynca Emilia Inema
P.W. Sims Memorial Scholarship - The Quebec City English-Speaking Community Foundation Excel 2025
The P.W. Sims Award is presented annually to a student with outstanding performance in the Business Administration program.
2025 Winner: Joseph Bouchard
Dr. Guthrie Memorial Scholarship - The Quebec City English-Speaking Community Foundation Excel 2025
This annual scholarship is awarded to a student entering his or her first year of university in health studies. This prestigious scholarship is in keeping with Citadel Foundation’s mandate of helping students in financial need reach their dreams.
2025 Winner: Jonathan Pelletier
Puissance Onze Award
This award is given to the student with the strongest academic performance of those having completed both LOMA training sessions.
2025 Winner: Charlie Tremblay Groleau
Industrial Alliance Award
For the business students who have demonstrated engagement and excellence.
2025 Winners: Julien Babineau, Nicolas Gagné & Zara Picard
Ernst & Young Award
Awarded to students in the business program who have demonstrated academic excellence
2025 Winners: Charlie Tremblay Groleau & Joseph Bouchard
KPMG Award
Awarded to students in the business program who have demonstrated academic excellence
2025 Winners : Jolyanne Lapierre & Nicolas Gagné
Professionals’ Union True Grit Award
Presented to the graduating student who has demonstrated integrity, fortitude, adaptability and determination.
2025 Winner: Émile Roussell
François-Jacques Roussin Award
Instituted to commemorate the contribution made by François-Jacques Roussin in the area of cooperation and community service, and to recognize the efforts of students who have followed his example.
2025 Winner: Bon Pham
Cardinal Roy Trophy
This monetary award is presented to the graduating student who best combines leadership and academic excellence.
2025 Winner: Merrick Marshall
St. Lawrence Alumni Foundation Award
Presented to the student who best provides consistent and exceptional effort in organizing and supporting student activities.
2025 Winner: Alexandrine Culat
St. Lawrence Alumni Foundation Cultural Award
Awarded to the student who best combines academic, socio-cultural and community achievements.
2025 Winner: Paloma Calleja
Reverend P.S. Mifflen Award
This monetary award is presented to the graduating student who best combines academic excellence and athletic achievement.
2025 Winner: Mérédith Gaulin
Beneva Resilience Awards
Presented to students who best demonstrate the ability to succeed academically and socially, despite the obstacles they have faced.
2025 Winners: Justin Gaumont, Charlie Tremblay Groleau & Ash Michaud
Beneva Leadership Awards
Presented to students who took a leadership role and helped their fellow St. Lawrence students' well-being, personally and academically.
2025 Winners: Séléna Laflamme & Bon Pham
Glenn Gavin Scholarship for Language and Culture
Awarded to a student who wishes to pursue further studies in the fields of language and culture and has proven their commitment to these goals.
2025 Winners: Justin Dominic Gaumont & Catherine Rainville
St. Lawrence Teachers’ Union Bursary
Presented to the student who has demonstrated exceptional improvement during their years at St. Lawrence.
2025 Winner: Remi Houel
Lieutenant-Governor Awards
To the students who have had a positive influence on their community through their involvement, determination and desire to go beyond their personal bests.
2025 Winners: Merrick Marshall & Paloma Calleja
Bloom Award - Bloom Communications
This is awarded to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to Bloom Communications.
2025 Winner: Alexandrine Culat
Academic Excellence Awards
Highest Academic Achievement in the Science program
2025 Winner: Hirad Haghbayan
Highest Academic Achievement in the Social Science program
2025 Winner: Ève Richard
Highest Academic Achievement in the Business program
2025 Winner: Charlie Tremblay Groleau
Highest Academic Achievement in the Arts, Literature and Communications program
2025 Winner: Harun Trtak
Champlain Regional College Board of Governors’ Trophy
This monetary award is presented to the student who obtains the highest academic average in his/her course of study.
2025 Winner: Hirad Haghbayan
Governor General’s Medal
This award is presented to the student who obtains the highest academic average.
2025 Winner: Hirad Haghbayan