Meritas Tabaret Award for Alumni Achievement

The Meritas Tabaret Award for Alumni Achievement is given annually by the Alumni Association to an alumnus or an alumna of the University of Ottawa who have distinguished themselves by their pursuit of excellence and achievements in their field. It recognizes their accomplishments and their contribution to the reputation of the University. It is awarded during the Destination soirée when the Alumni Association Awards of Excellence are announced.

The 2011 Recipient: France Chrétien Desmarais, BSocSc'78

France Chrétien Desmarais, a University of Ottawa alumna, has contributed to many organizations. Co-owner and chair of Maxi-Crisp Canada Inc., she is also on the board of Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch. Mrs. Chrétien Desmarais is the vice-chair of the Guy Laliberté Foundation and ONE DROP. She is a member of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation and the board of McGill’s International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours. She was also a member of the board of directors of VANOC for the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Photo: Charles-Antoine St-Jean (BCom '76, BAdm '75) Representative of the Board of Governors - Alumni Association, France Chrétien Desmarais and Huguette Labelle, Chancellor of the University of Ottawa.