Looking Back at the RDV élixir 2025

RDV Élixir 2025 lived up to all its promises: a 100% virtual format that successfully brought together, inspired, and equipped hundreds of project management professionals across Quebec and Canada.

RDV Élixir 2025 brought together more than 150 members of the project management community to celebrate innovation, impact, and excellence. In a warm and inspiring atmosphere, finalists and partners were recognized during this memorable edition.

PMI-Montréal congratulates all the winners of the 2025 edition:

Nexgen professional in GP: Olivier Jackson, CPI, PMP® - ExoFlex

PMO of the year: Marlène Giasson, ing., MGP, PMP® - VIA Rail Canada

Social impact project: Projet Lac Osisko - Collectif Territoire

Project of the year: Gare Lucien-L’Allier - exo

Jury’s Choice Award: La Billetique - City of Drummondville

ESG-UQAM Award: David Brazeau

These individuals and initiatives embody the innovation, rigor, and social impact that drive project success forward. By recognizing both emerging professionals and structured, responsible projects, they demonstrate that excellence in project management is a powerful driver of value, purpose, and sustainable impact.

A Committed Jury

Composed of 15 members, the jury carried out exceptional work in selecting the projects and professionals shortlisted for the 2025 Élixir Competition, as well as in choosing the award recipients.

Special thanks go to the judges who facilitated the presentation blocks during the finalists’ sessions and announced the winners:

• Parisa Allamehyari, PMP®

• Jose Luis Duque, PMP®, PfMP

• Nicolea Panaitescu, Eng., MPM, PMP®, ACP, Six Sigma Black Belt

• Claudie Vigneault, SAFe SPC, Lean, Six Sigma, PMP®, PROSCI, ACMP

An Inspiring Academic Perspective

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the brief submitted to the Gallant Commission:
“Turning a Fiasco into a Springboard: A Governance Framework for Digital Projects,” presented by Sanaa El Boukri, Maude Brunet, and Alejandro Romero-Torres from the Project Management Chair – ESG UQAM.

Essential Partners

• Presenting Partner: MGP, Master’s in Project Management, ESG UQAM

• Collaborating Partners: Desjardins and AWS

Thanks to their support, as well as the dedication of everyone involved in organizing the event, RDV Élixir 2026 was a true success.

Next Rendez-vous

The official awards ceremony will take place during the Symposium cocktail reception, an ideal moment to celebrate the award recipients together and continue meaningful discussions around project management.

To register, click here.