Awards & distinctions
Many Concordians were distinguished in 2022 — including 50 on our annual list that celebrates alumni at the forefront of their fields.
Order of Canada
Naomi Azrieli, donor
“For her leadership in business and for contributing to health care, science, education and the community through her family’s foundation.”
Geneviève Cadieux, associate professor, Department of Studio Arts
“For her pioneering contributions to the art of photography, and for cultivating emerging talent as an educator and mentor.”
Ethel Côté, GrDip 02
“For contributing to the development of the social solidarity economy of Ontario and Canada, particularly within Francophone communities.”
Madeleine Féquière, BA 85
“For her distinguished career in the field of corporate credit risk management and for her mentoring of diverse talent in management.”
Pierre Lassonde, LLD 16
“For his long-standing contributions to the gold industry and for his transformative philanthropy, notably in support of the arts and education.”
Gerald J. Lozinski, BComm 66, and wife Joan Mary Lozinski
“For their long-standing support for the arts in Canada, with a special focus on dance excellence.”
Suzanne Sauvage, former member of Concordia’s Board of Governors
“For her expertise in communications and for her contributions to highlighting both the cultural fabric and marketing sector of Canada.”
Donat J. Taddeo, BA 67
“For his significant contributions to his community and to educational institutions as a teacher, development leader, administrator and volunteer.”
The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Loyola Medal
The Honourable Murray Sinclair (pictured), former senator, judge and chairperson of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, was awarded the Loyola Medal, Concordia’s most prestigious non-academic award, at a livestreamed ceremony held in Winnipeg on September 15 and presided over by Allan Vicaire, BA 09, senior advisor of Indigenous Directions at Concordia.
André Desmarais, BComm 78, LLD 07, chairman of Power Corporation of Canada, was a 2022 Canadian Business Hall of Fame inductee.
Jean-Pierre Desrosiers, former member of Concordia’s Board of Governors, and James A. O’Reilly, BA 60, were appointed Knights of the National Order of Quebec.
Mandy Gull-Masty, BA 06, BA 08, was named the first female Grand Chief of the Cree Nation Government in Quebec.
Samira Nasr, BA 93, editor-in-chief of Harper’s BAZAAR, accepted the National Magazine Award in General Excellence for Service and Lifestyle.
Erika Rath, BA 04, was the recipient of a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
