Awards & distinctions
Concordians receive top honours in 2024
In addition to our Great Concordians, other notable distinctions included:
Vincent René-Lortie, BFA 17, was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category for his film Invincible. Alexandre Nour Desjardins, BFA 17, served as the film’s cinematographer.
Vincent René-Lortie. Credit: William Daviau
Justine Martin, BFA 23, was shortlisted for an Academy Award in the Documentary Short Film category for Oasis.
Justine Martin
Abbas Akhavan, BFA 04, was selected to represent Canada at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
Abbas Akhavan. Credit: Alex de Brabant
Ordre de Montréal
Four Concordians were named to the Ordre de Montréal in honour of their achievements and contributions to the city.
- Marguerite Mendell, BA 72
- Nancy Neamtan, LLD 15
- J. Sebastian van Berkom, BComm 69, LLD 17
- Dorothy Williams, BA 84, MA 99
Order of Canada
Nine Concordians were among the latest appointees to the Order of Canada announced in June and December 2024. The country’s top honour is bestowed by Governor General Mary Simon in recognition of exceptional contributions to the country.
- Fabienne Colas, DFA 24, Companion
- Terry Copp, BA 59, Member
- Myrna Lashley, BA 84, Member
- Monique Leroux, LLD 11, Companion
- Dominique Lemieux, BFA 81, Companion
- Bruce Lourie, BSc 84, Member
- Kent Nagano, DFA 19, Officer
- Joyce Napier, BA 81, Member
- Frances M. Shaver, former professor, Member
