Awards and Certifications
Since 2022, Alcyon has had the privilege of being recognized by organizations, juries and peers who share the same values: rooted entrepreneurship, responsible innovation and pride in Québec's food heritage.
These recognitions mean a great deal to us. They reflect the work of an entire team — and the trust of everyone who has supported us from the beginning.
Our awards
2022
🏆 Winners — Regional Coup de cœur Award, Défi OSEntreprendre🏆 Winners — Innovative Entrepreneurial Initiative, Chambre de commerce des Îles
2023
🏆 Winners — Exploitation / Processing / Production category (regional), Défi OSEntreprendre
🏆 Winners — People's Choice Award (national), Défi OSEntreprendre
🌿 Finalists — Producer of the Year, Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
🌿 Finalists — Young Business of the Year, Grands prix de la relève d'affaires (RJCCQ)
🌿 Finalists — Young Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year, Concours Arista (JCCM)
2024
🏆 Winners — Québec Marine Products Processing, Prix Fourchette Bleue
🏆 Entrepreneur of the Month (February) — La Base entrepreneuriale HEC Montréal
🏆 Winners — Islands Outreach, Prix Éloize (Chambre de commerce des Îles)
🏆 Winners — Best Marketing Strategy 2024, Gala Démo Day (La Base entrepreneuriale HEC)
🌿 Finalists — Producer of the Year, Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
🌿 Finalists — Gourmet Tourism Award, Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
🌿 Finalists — Start-up of the Year, Prix Relève Alimentaire Québec
2025
🏆 Winners — Brin d'audace Grant, Plant-Based Food Industry (Oatbox)
🏆 Winners — Société Nouvelle Communications Award, Gala Relais (La Base entrepreneuriale HEC)
🏆 Winners — People's Choice Award, Gala Relais (La Base entrepreneuriale HEC)
🏆 Winners — First Prize, Accelerator Program, Gala Relais (La Base entrepreneuriale HEC)
🏆 Winners — Excellence Journey Award, La Vague — Corpo d'innovation des Îles
🌿 Finalists — Producer of the Year, Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
🌿 Finalists — Social Innovation Award (MIS), category 'For a More Just and Resilient Economy'
2026
🏆 Winners — Jury's Choice Award, Prix Éloize (Chambre de commerce des Îles)
🏆 Winners — Artisan Processor, Reconnaissance Le Renaud-Cyr
🎖 Médaille de l'Assemblée nationale — Presented by MNA for the Magdalen Islands, Joël Arseneau
🌿 Finalists — Islands Outreach, Prix Éloize (Chambre de commerce des Îles)
🌿 Finalists — Producer of the Year, Lauriers de la gastronomie québécoise
🌿 Finalists — Young Growth Entrepreneur of Québec, Concours Arista (JCCM)
Our certifications
Our certifications reflect our commitments to people, the planet and our community. They are not boxes to check — they are guideposts for the way we work.
B Corp · since 2025
B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Alcyon is part of a global community of businesses that believe business can be a force for good in the world.
Women Owned · since 2025
The Women Owned certification recognizes businesses that are more than 51% owned and led by women. At Alcyon, this certification reflects our daily reality — a company founded and run by women, with family as its central pillar.
Aliments du Québec · since 2022
The Aliments du Québec program certifies that our products are made in Québec according to strict standards of local origin and processing. It is our commitment to Québec's food heritage and local economy.
Bon goût frais des Îles de la Madeleine — Savoir-faire d'ici · since 2022
This certification recognizes products born from the artisanal know-how of the Magdalen Islands. It roots Alcyon in its home territory and celebrates the richness of the archipelago.