The Prix Lionel-Boulet is an award by the Government of Quebec

Government of Quebec

The Government of Quebec refers to the provincial government of the province of Quebec. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....

 that is part of the Prix du Québec

Prix du Québec

The Prix du Québec are awards given by the Government of Quebec to individuals for cultural and scientific achievements. Founded in 1977, the government annually awards six awards in the cultural field and five in the scientific field.- Cultural awards :...

, which "goes to researchers who have distinguished themselves through their inventions, their scientific and technological innovations, their leadership in scientific development, and their contribution to Québec's economic growth". http://www.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/page/web/portail/en/scienceTechnologie/service.prt?svcid=PAGE_GENERIQUE_CATEGORIES150&iddoc=65773 It is named in honour of Lionel Boulet

Lionel Boulet

Lionel Boulet, OC, OQ was a Canadian engineer, academic, and utilities executive.Born in Quebec City, Boulet received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1938 and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1942 from Université Laval. He received a Master of Science degree in 1947 from the...

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