First Military Member with the "Hermes Award"

  At a gala ceremony last Friday in Quebec, Laval University "Hermes Award" Colonel Jennie Carignan, Chief of Staff of the Earth / Joint Task Force presented force.

This is the first time in its 36-year history that the prize was awarded to a member of the Canadian Forces. Col Carignan is a graduate of Laval University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2001. The "Hermes Award" is awarded annually to graduates who have excelled in their career or social engagement in the field of business administration.

"I am very pleased that the federal government Carignan from Laval University is recognized for his outstanding achievements," said Lieutenant-General Peter Devlin, Commander of the Canadian Army. "During every stage of their career, illustrates the value of the Canadian army, showed exceptional commitment to his work and the admiration of his peers for his outstanding leadership."

This year marks the 36th Edition of the "Hermes Award" gala. Col Carignan is an honored several recipients of the Faculty of Business Administration of the University.

"I am truly honored to receive this award," said Col Carignan. "I find it surprising that the academic world has taken the time to recognize the company to the military career and contributions, which brings the army.'s MBA program at Laval University I took the basics and the information I needed to do my work. It also gave me more confidence in my abilities. "

Col Carignan enlisted in the Canadian Forces in 1986. She graduated in fuels and materials engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada and received his MBA from Laval University in 2001. She has many employees, operational and command appointments held, engineer with 5 Combat Engineer Regiment, Task Force Kandahar Regiment, 5th Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Canada and country / Joint Task Force force. In 2011, the Women's Executive Network is ranked among the 100 most influential women in Canada.