CREE NATION OF MISTISSINI and the TALLYMEN OF MISTISSINI, in recognition of their commitment to establishing Albanel Temiscamie Otish Park on a portion of their territory.

LEOPOLD GAUDREAU, Assistant Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development, Quebec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Parks, in recognition of his exceptional contribution and continued involvement in the protection of natural ecosystems and for the creation of a network of protected areas in Quebec.

CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS SOCIETY, QUEBEC AND OTTAWA VALLEY SECTION, for their involvement in the protection of the Dumoine River.