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Personality of the Year Rising Star
Recognition for young municipal leadership
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : March 9, 2026
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This award recognizes a young municipal elected official who has made a meaningful impact in their community. It supports nominations for municipal engagement and leadership, with recognition announced at the UMQ annual assembly.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 2, 2026
- Closing date : March 9, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Municipal leadership and community involvement initiatives.
- Actions or achievements that improve residents' quality of life.
- Work in municipal fields such as sports, recreation, culture, environment, community development, or economic development.
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed nomination form.
- Letter of recommendation.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal elected officials.
- Any person submitting a nomination, including self-nominations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec municipalities that are members of the UMQ.
Selection criteria
- Impact in the municipality and among citizens.
- Ability to serve as a role model for youth.
- Leadership.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the nomination form
- Download the form.
- Fill in and sign it with the required information about the candidate.
- Step 2: Add supporting material
- Include a letter of recommendation.
- Step 3: Submit the nomination
- Send the completed nomination file through the online submission page.
- Step 4: Wait for confirmation
- An email confirmation is sent after submission.
- If no confirmation is received, contact the UMQ project manager.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent selection committee of at least three people.
- The committee analyzes the nominations and recommends a winner to the UMQ board of directors.
- The winning candidate is announced at the UMQ annual assembly.
Additional information
- The award recognizes a young municipal elected official.
- Self-nominations are allowed.
- The winner is unveiled at the UMQ annual assembly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Personality of the Year Rising Star Program
What is the Personality of the Year Rising Star?
This award recognizes a young municipal elected official who has made a meaningful impact in their community. It supports nominations for municipal engagement and leadership, with recognition announced at the UMQ annual assembly.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 9, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Personality of the Year Rising Star program?
To be eligible for the Personality of the Year Rising Star program, you must:
Municipal elected official aged 35 or under.
Municipality must be a UMQ member.
What expenses are eligible under Personality of the Year Rising Star?
Municipal leadership and community involvement initiatives.
Actions or achievements that improve residents' quality of life.
Work in municipal fields such as sports, recreation, culture, environment, community development, or economic development.
Who can I contact for more information about the Personality of the Year Rising Star?
You can contact Union of Quebec Municipalities (UQM) by email at mdgiguere@umq.qc.ca.
Where is the Personality of the Year Rising Star available?
The Personality of the Year Rising Star program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the Personality of the Year Rising Star a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Personality of the Year Rising Star is a Other Support