The Quebec Thistle Council has approved the granting of awards comprising cups, plaques, specially struck medals and guilded certificates for nominees excelling in various fields of endeavour, including all Scottish sports, crafts, dancing, music, piping, cuisine, etc. There will also be special awards for those who, through their hard work and achievement, have contributed to the preservation and maintenance of Scottish culture and traditions in the Province of Quebec.

An Awards Dinner and Ceilidh is held annually in the spring.

French, English and Gaelic-speaking Scots throughout the Province are invited to attend this fine function.

It is a special day commemorating and celebrating Scots in the Province of Quebec and their contributions to the establishment of our city, province and country. It is an event affordable to all Scots and one which will celebrate their culture and tradition. Above all, it serves as an avenue to further awareness of the positive results achieved through mutual co-operation and respect by two of our country's founding groups - the continuing Auld Alliance!

On this day, each year, both English and French-speaking Scots join together in a colourful and happy celebration of their mutual heritage.

Click here to download a PDF document pertaining to the awards criteria and here to download a Nomination form (PDF).