Prix de la Relève
2026 Edition
The competition is open to entrepreneurs who have been in business for more than a year and less than five years, or who have acquired an interest in a business within the last five years. They must also meet certain criteria, including having a place of business in the Montmagny, L'Islet or Bellechasse RCM, or planning to set up there.
Categories and prices
NEW ENTERPRISES : The category aims to recognise entrepreneurs who stand out for their innovation, creativity and the strength of their start-up.
BUSINESS REVIVAL : The category celebrates entrepreneurs who ensure the continuity, evolution and growth of established businesses.
In addition to cash prizes and services, all eligible candidates will have access to :
An exclusive workshop with our experts
A networking event with our partners
A spotlight on the finalist entrepreneurs at the awards evening.
- - 2026 edition now over - See you next year
Partners and Collaborators
Thank you to our partners and collaborators in this 16th edition of the Prix de la Relève.
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all those who contribute to the success of the Prix de la Relève. Your commitment and support enable us to highlight the next generation of talent and encourage excellence.
Thanks to you, we can offer tomorrow's professionals the recognition they need to match their ambitions. Together, let's continue to inspire and build the future!
Partners
Collaborators
2026 edition
Mallette and its partners presented several awards in two categories: Business Succession and New Businesses. Two awards were presented in the Business Succession category and one award in the New Businesses category. Each award included a $3,000 grant as well as $2,000 in services provided by Mallette.
2026 Business Succession Category
A grant of $3,000 and $2,000 in services provided by Mallette
Simon Fortin, Investissement Québec, Kevin Michael Levesque, Montmagny Mazda et Serge Therrien, Banque Nationale
Hugo Bélanger, Banque Royale du Canada, Mario van Telgen, Le Ricaneux inc. et Louis-David Bourgault, Banque de développement du Canada
New Businesses 2026 Category
A prize of $3,000 in cash and $2,000 in services
Stéphanie Dusablon et Mireille Thibault, Centre d'aide aux entreprises de Montmagny - L'Islet, Sylvie Dubé, Papillons Givrés et Maxime Jean, Desjardins Entreprises
Jury's favourite 2026
A $2,000 prize in services
Étienne Chaput, Équipe Leclerc Bilodeau - Desjardins Gestion de Patrimoine, Vincent Bélanger, Résidence Funéraire Boulanger inc. et Christian Dubois, Fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ Chaudière-Appalaches
The members of the 2026 jury
Julie Roy, Hôtel L’Oiselière inc., Éric Leclerc, Tim Hortons et Michel Lacombe, Rousseau Métal inc.
The 2026 Organising Committee
First row: Réjean Lemieux, Simon Chouinard, Simon Caron et Jean-François Pelletier
2nd row: Joelle Robichaud, Joannie Gendron, Catherine Fortier et Josianne Duval