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.
08 February 2023
Environment
Platinum certification from Clé verte
10 May 2021
Environment
Recognition from CN through its EcoConnexions Partnership Program
23 June 2020
Environment
Green Marine certified participant for the year 2019
02 October 2019
Environment
Recognition from CN through its EcoConnexions program
03 June 2019
Environment
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 2019
Environment
Gala Montréal durable, Corps Public category for the Port of Montreal's Grand Quay
03 September 2018
Environment
Marine Environment Protection Award from the North American Marine Environment Protection Association
01 June 2018
Environment
Environmental Excellence Award from the Association Québécoise du transport et des routes
17 June 2015
Environment
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 2021
Communications
Award of Excellence in the AAPA Communications Awards - Social/Web-Based Media category for the Faces of the Port campaign
09 October 2020
Communications
Canadian Public Relations Society's National Awards of Excellence - Bronze Award for the All Aboard exhibition
05 August 2020
Communications
Award of Excellence in AAPA’s 2020 Communications Awards Program for the All aboard exhibition
03 June 2019
Communications
Awards of Distinction at the 2019 AAPA Communications Awards for the opening public party of the Grand Quay - Special Events category.
03 June 2019
Communications
Awards of Distinction at the 2019 AAPA Communications Awards for the Trading with the World microsite - Websites category.
01 April 2019
Communications
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 2018
Communications
Tactical Excellence/Event silver award from the Société québécoise des professionnels en relations publiques
01 June 2018
Communications
American Association of Port Authorities Communications Awards
01 June 2016
Communications
Summit Creative Award
01 July 2015
Communications
Distinction and Merit Awards at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
02 June 2014
Communications
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 2014
Communications
Two Awards of Distinction at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
03 June 2013
Communications
Excellence, Distinction and Merit awards at the American Association of Port Authorities Communications Competition
01 May 2013
Communications
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 2015
Cruises
Best Turnaround Destination Award from Cruise Insight
01 March 2013
Cruises
Most Efficient Port Services from Cruise Insight
01 March 2012
Cruises
Most Responsive Port, Best Turnaround Destination, Most Efficient Terminal Operator, Best Turnaround Port Operations from Cruise Insight
01 March 2011
Cruises
Most Efficient Terminal Operator and Best Turnaround Destination from Cruise Insight
01 March 2010
Cruises
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 February 2023
Infrastructure
Finalist at the IAPH Sustainability Awards in the Health, Safety and Security category for CargO2ai
25 April 2022
Infrastructure
Quebec Excellence in AI Award for CargO2ai - Best Integration of AI into a Product/Service or Business Process category
03 November 2021
Infrastructure
CG/LA Infrastructure Oracle Award — Project of the Year / Opportunity and Equity for the Contrecœur terminal project
07 October 2021
Infrastructure
Quest for Quality Award - Great Lakes Region Ports
07 October 2021
Infrastructure
Lighthouse Award of Excellence - AAPA Information Technology Awards for CargO2ai
14 May 2021
Infrastructure
Grand Quay team finalist in the international Female Frontier Awards: Powered by WAN competition, Team of the Year category
14 September 2020
Infrastructure
Award of excellence - AAPA Information Technology Awards for the Digital Twin
02 October 2019
Infrastructure
Meritas Award for Innovation in Port Infrastructure in Canada at the Grand Forum of the Infrastructure Council
04 March 2019
Infrastructure
Oracle Award — Benefits/Value Creation Project of the Year for the Contrecœur terminal project
02 May 2011
Infrastructure
Grand Prize for Excellence in the Cargo Transportation category
Management
Leadership, cooperation and team spirit are key to the Port of Montreal’s success.
08 February 2023
Management
Nominated at the Start-up Community Gala in the category Corporate Champion of the Year
20 October 2021
Management
Red Triangle Award from the Quebec Association of Fire Prevention Technicians for the ICO project
23 June 2020
Management
Concilivi awarded by the Réseau pour un Québec famille
12 May 2020
Management
Donna Lettorio Award presented to Sylvie Vachon by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
20 March 2020
Management
Tourisme Montréal Distinction Awards - Grand Bâtisseur Award for the Grand Quay and its observation tower
02 April 2018
Management
Sun Life Financial Outstanding Woman in Leadership Award at Les Mercuriades competition
01 November 2017
Management
Executive, Officer or Professional, Public or Para-Public Organization Award from the Réseau des femmes d'affaires du Québec
01 September 2017
Management
Orange Triangle Award from the Quebec Association of Fire Prevention Technicians
01 October 2014
Management
St. Lawrence Award from the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council to Sylvie Vachon
30 April 2014
Management
Étoile d’Or from Cercle Esteler
10 May 2012
Management
