Louis Dallaire, Jacques Matte, and Guy Parent received the title Compagnons et Compagnes at the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec for their contribution to Québec cultural environment.

Honorary doctorate awarded by the Université du Quebec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue to the three founders, Louis Dallaire, Jacques Matte and Guy Parent6

Recipient of the extra 2018 “Prix Ann-Boudreau-Paiement” awarded at the Festival by the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Rouyn-Noranda

Lise-Dandurand Award, Ciné-Québec.

Bronze Award, Grands Prix du tourisme québécois – Festivals and Tourism Events – Operating budget of $300,000 to $1M

Medal of the National Assembly awarded to Louis Dallaire, Jacques Matte and Guy Parent

“Prix du citoyen” Award to the three founders of the Festival, Chambre de commerce du Rouyn-Noranda régional (Gala Extra)

“Prix de la culture” Award, Ville de Rouyn-Noranda – Contribution to the promotion of culture

Bronze Award, Grands Prix du tourisme québécois – Festivals and Tourism Events – Operating budget of less than $1M.

“Citoyen Émérite” medal from Ville de Rouyn-Noranda to the three founders of the Festival (This medal is awarded to individuals for their exceptional contribution to community life.)

Mercuriades 2007 Award, Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce – Leisure and Culture (Les Mercuriades)

Regional Award, Grands prix du tourisme québécois – Festivals and Tourism Events –  Operating budget of less than $1M.

Ann-Boudreau-Paiement Award, Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Rouyn-Noranda – Tourism Event (Gala Extra 2006)

Pierre Corbeil Award, Lauréats prix d’excellence en arts et culture de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Conseil de la culture de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue  – Media Arts Organization