Awards and distinctions
Over the years, the Montreal Port Authority has received numerous awards and distinctions recognizing the scope of its sustainable development initiatives, the quality of its infrastructures and the performance of its operations.
Environment
At the Port of Montreal, respect for the environment is at the heart of our vision and business strategy. We are proud to see our actions recognized and rewarded.
- 24 April 2024Environment
Recognition as a 2023 CN EcoConnexion Partner
- 24 April 2024Environment
Green Marine certification score of 5 out of 5
- 08 February 2023Environment
Platinum certification from Clé verte
- 10 May 2021Environment
Recognition from CN through its EcoConnexions Partnership Program
- 23 June 2020Environment
Green Marine certified participant for the year 2019
- 02 October 2019Environment
Recognition from CN through its EcoConnexions program
- 03 June 2019Environment
St. Lawrence action fund (FASL) recognition for the support of four projects to create habitats for Bank Swallows and Purple Martins, control invasive plant species and preserve shoreline areas
- 01 June 2019Environment
Gala Montréal durable, Corps Public category for the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay
- 03 September 2018Environment
Marine Environment Protection Award from the North American Marine Environment Protection Association
- 01 June 2018Environment
Environmental Excellence Award from the Association Québécoise du transport et des routes
- 17 June 2015Environment
Environmental Excellence Award from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association
Communications
There is a constant focus on transparency, openness, social acceptability and dialogue at the MPA. Several of our resulting initiatives have been rewarded over the years.
- 07 October 2021Communications
Award of Excellence in the AAPA Communications Awards - Social/Web-Based Media category for the Faces of the Port campaign
- 09 October 2020Communications
Canadian Public Relations Society's National Awards of Excellence - Bronze Award for the All Aboard exhibition
- 05 August 2020Communications
Award of Excellence in AAPA’s 2020 Communications Awards Program for the All aboard exhibition
- 03 June 2019Communications
Awards of Distinction at the 2019 AAPA Communications Awards for the opening public party of the Grand Quay - Special Events category.
- 03 June 2019Communications
Awards of Distinction at the 2019 AAPA Communications Awards for the Trading with the World microsite - Websites category.
- 01 April 2019Communications
Gold Quill Award of Merit from the International Association of Business Communicators for the public opening of the Port of Montreal’s Grand Quay (June 3, 2018) - Special and Experiential Events category.
- 03 December 2018Communications
Tactical Excellence/Event silver award from the Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques
- 01 June 2018Communications
American Association of Port Authorities Communications Awards
- 01 June 2016Communications
Summit Creative Award
- 01 July 2015Communications
Distinction and Merit Awards at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
- 02 June 2014Communications
The Port of Montreal won two Awards of Distinction from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). The award in the Special Events category recognized the 175th Gold-Headed Cane Presentation Ceremony.
- 02 June 2014Communications
Two Awards of Distinction at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
- 03 June 2013Communications
Excellence, Distinction and Merit awards at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
- 01 May 2013Communications
Bronze Award from the International Association of Ports and Harbors
Cruises
With over 130,000 cruise passengers every year, Montreal and its port are top destinations on the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes tourist circuit.
- 19 March 2015Cruises
Best Turnaround Destination Award from Cruise Insight
- 01 March 2013Cruises
Most Efficient Port Services from Cruise Insight
- 01 March 2012Cruises
Most Responsive Port, Best Turnaround Destination, Most Efficient Terminal Operator, Best Turnaround Port Operations from Cruise Insight
- 01 March 2011Cruises
Most Efficient Terminal Operator and Best Turnaround Destination from Cruise Insight
- 01 March 2010Cruises
Best Turnaround Port Operations and Best Turnaround Destination from Cruise Insight
Innovation and Infrastructure
The Port of Montreal keeps reinventing itself to perform better. Our initiatives are yielding results and gaining significant recognition.
- 08 May 2024Infrastructure
Excellence award - Medium-Scale Public Landscapes by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) for the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay
- 24 April 2024Infrastructure
AERMQ Prix Distinction from the Quebec association of building enclosures and wall cladding for the new façade of the Port of Montreal’s building on Notre-Dame Street
- 24 April 2024Infrastructure
Tourisme Montréal Distinction Awards - Tourism and product development for the Port of Montreal Tower
- 24 April 2024Infrastructure
Prix d’excellence en architecture from the Ordre des architectes du Québec for the Port of Montreal Tower
- 08 February 2023Infrastructure
Finalist at the IAPH Sustainability Awards in the Health, Safety and Security category for CargO2ai
- 25 April 2022Infrastructure
Quebec Excellence in AI Award for CargO2ai - Best Integration of AI into a Product/Service or Business Process category
- 03 November 2021Infrastructure
CG/LA Infrastructure Oracle Award — Project of the Year / Opportunity and Equity for the Contrecœur terminal project
- 07 October 2021Infrastructure
Quest for Quality Award - Great Lakes Region Ports
- 07 October 2021Infrastructure
Lighthouse Award of Excellence - AAPA Information Technology Awards for CargO2ai
- 14 May 2021Infrastructure
Grand Quay team finalist in the international Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN competition, Team of the Year category
- 14 September 2020Infrastructure
Award of excellence - AAPA Information Technology Awards for the Digital Twin
- 02 October 2019Infrastructure
Meritas Award for Innovation in Port Infrastructure in Canada at the Grand Forum of the Infrastructure Council
- 04 March 2019Infrastructure
Oracle Award — Benefits/Value Creation Project of the Year for the Contrecœur terminal project
- 02 May 2011Infrastructure
Grand Prize for Excellence in the Cargo Transportation category
Management
Leadership, cooperation and team spirit are key to the Port of Montreal’s success.
- 02 April 2025Management
Healthiest Workplace Awards presented by Dialogue
- 24 April 2024Management
Canadian Company of the Year Award from the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber
- 08 February 2023Management
Nominated at the Start-up Community Gala in the category Corporate Champion of the Year
- 20 October 2021Management
Red Triangle Award from the Quebec Association of Fire Prevention Technicians for the ICO project
- 23 June 2020Management
Concilivi awarded by the Réseau pour un Québec famille
- 12 May 2020Management
Donna Lettorio Award presented to Sylvie Vachon by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
- 20 March 2020Management
Tourisme Montréal Distinction Awards - Grand Bâtisseur Award for the Grand Quay and its observation tower
- 02 April 2018Management
Sun Life Financial Outstanding Woman in Leadership Award at Les Mercuriades competition
- 01 November 2017Management
Executive, Officer or Professional, Public or Para-Public Organization Award from the Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec
- 01 September 2017Management
Orange Triangle Award from the Quebec Association of Fire Prevention Technicians
- 01 October 2014Management
St. Lawrence Award from the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council to Sylvie Vachon
- 30 April 2014Management
Étoile d’Or from Cercle Esteler
- 10 May 2012Management
Prix Orchidée from the East Montreal Chamber of Commerce
