At the 2017 Nationals, it was announced that FDC has created the Gelineau Award in honour of FM Paul Gelineau.

This award is given to a member who has demonstrated leadership in humanitarian efforts outside of the fight community. Dedication in the areas of volunteerism, healing, community building, conflict resolution, health and wellness, as well as leadership in social issues are all be reasons to be considered.

Any member can nominate another member, and the recipient is chosen by Paul. Each recipient will then become part of the committee that chooses subsequent winners.

Thus, we will be creating a group of mentors that our members can learn from and be inspired by.
There is no cash value, it is simply an award of recognition.

It is important that we bring the generosity, kindness and care we show one another out into the world, as Paul has chosen to do.

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE

1) A member in good standing can send the persons name and a short written reason why that person deserves the acknowledgement and award. Use the criteria above to address their strengths.

2) Forward the nominations for  the Gelineau Award to membershipadmin@fdc.ca.

Nominations for the Gelineau award will be considered by Paul Gelineau in conjunction with past recipients.

Fournier Fellowship Award

This annual award allows one person to receive a  $1000 voucher to use towards any AFDC-run training event. The Academy of FDC, as an organization of professional practitioners believes that certain interpersonal qualities and attributes are equal in value to the ability to simply be an excellent fight practitioners. This award is intended to celebrate these important qualities and is for members in training at the Intermediate level or above.

FOURNIER Fellowship Criteria

The nominee should be:
1) A generous member who gives back to his or her community selflessly by volunteering their skills and time to those in need of help (in the salle or not)
2) A member who demonstrates the highest level of proficiency while fighting but approached all situations with humility and an openness to learn more.
3) A member who has a positive professional reputation as a director, and/or actor, and/or choreographer/fighter and shows leadership skills.
4) A member you see as a future leader in the Academy and the professional Association.
5) A member who has given back to FDC in their community.

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE

1) A member in good standing can send the persons name and a short written reason why that person deserves the acknowledgement and award. Use the criteria above to address their strengths.

2) Forward the nominations for  the Fournier Fellowship to membershipadmin@fdc.ca.

Nominations for the Fournier Fellowship will be considered by the College of FMs and confirmed by the Board.

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE

1) A member in good standing can send the persons name and a short written reason why that person deserves the acknowledgement and award. Use the criteria above to address their strengths.

2) Forward the nominations for  the Henry Marshall Award to membershipadmin@fdc.ca.

Nominations for the Henry Marshall award will be considered by the College of Fight Masters.