Award winner 2012
Rodney Saint-Éloi receives 2012 Charles Biddle Award
Montreal, September 11, 2012
The Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities, and the organization Culture pour tous are proud to announce the 2012 winner of the Charles Biddle Award. It is the poet, writer, essayist and editor of Haitian origin, Rodney Saint-Eloi. The announcement of the winner of Charles Biddle was made at the launch of the activities of Journées de la culture.
The award recognizes the efforts and contribution of an individual who through his or her achievements is a successful role model not only in his or her own field but for Quebec society as a whole.
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Rodney St-Éloi receiving its award at the Monument National, Montréal. With Marie‑Claude Champoux, Deputy Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities (left) and Monique Gauthier, Culture pour tous’ Board Member. Photo: Caroline Hayeur.
Rodney St-Éloi receiving its award at the Monument National, Montréal. Photo: Caroline Hayeur
Left to right: Éric M’boua, Louise Sicuro, president and CEO, Culture pour tous, Joujou Turenne, Rodney St-Éloi, Lorrie Jean-Louis and Maguy Métellus. Photo: Caroline Hayeur.
Winners
2012 Edition: Rodney Saint-Eloi
2011 Edition: Yayo
