Actuality¹⁴⁸

A look back at the ARISTA 2022 gala!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Par

Alyssa Boily-Simard

JCCM

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the 45th edition of the Gala ARISTA, presented by BMO Financial Group and chaired by Beneva, took place. A festive atmosphere, colorful entertainment, talent and emotion were the order of the day!

The finalists, their loved ones and our gala partners were welcomed at the Complexe-de-La-Maison-Alcan heritage site, where they were treated to a delicious Montreal Downtown signature cocktail on arrival. During the first part of the evening, the duo of artists Agathe and Adrien, from Le Monastère, also demonstrated their acrobatic talents, before the astonished eyes of our guests.

An emotional awards ceremony

One surprise doesn't wait for another! Hosted by Gisèle Lulluby, newly crowned grand champion of Canada's Drag Race, the gala couldn't have kicked off any better than with a drag queen show, to the lively beat of Céline Dion's I Drove All Night.

Throughout the awards ceremony, the finalists and winners in each category moved us with their projects, their values and their lofty ambitions. One thing is certain, we were looking at the crème de la crème of Quebec's up-and-coming business leaders.

Finally, we closed the evening with a networking session accompanied by appetizers and immersive experiences presented by Zù!

Two steps forward

Whether in business or in our communities, the JCCM believes it's essential to strive to have a positive impact on the world around us. On Tuesday evening, we had the honor of highlighting and celebrating young professionals and entrepreneurs who are helping to build a more inclusive society, a more sustainable economy, and a warmer world.

This year, as every year, the ARISTA provincial competition truly demonstrated the perseverance and hard work of our home-grown talent. We'd like to thank all our partners for their commitment to the next generation of business leaders, and for helping to make the evening an unforgettable experience! Congratulations once again to all!