Mr. Speaker, on Monday, awards of excellence were presented to 54 young Quebecers at the annual gala of the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence du Québec.
I was pleased to learn that the Université de Sherbrooke women's volleyball team was proclaimed university team of the year.
The Sherbrooke team distinguished itself last year at the national level, winning a silver medal at the Canadian university championships. Three of its players later went on to play with the senior national team.
The team's trainer, Normand Bouchard, was named university trainer of the year.
On behalf of my fellow Quebecers, I offer warm congratulations to the Vert et Or team and its trainer on making the podium. They do the Eastern Townships and Quebec proud.