Research
The census team is doing research to identify potential candidates in each category. She then contacts these potential candidates to invite them to submit their applications.
Form
Eligible persons are invited to submit their application by completing the form provided for this purpose.
Anyone from black communities is eligible to register. The main condition to be eligible in a category is that the projects or achievements submitted must have been marketed (i.e. a strategy to promote and promote projects or achievements) or have received significant exposure.
It is possible to register in several categories, but a separate form must be completed for each category. Several projects or achievements can be submitted per category.
Applications may be submitted either by the individual themselves or by a third party with their permission.
To submit an application, bidders must complete the online registration form and provide the required documents no later than September 15, 2024.
Except for applications identified by the census team, only applications submitted via the online form will be accepted. Applications sent by email will not be considered. The form must be completed all at once as it cannot be saved for later submission. Once submitted, a confirmation message will appear on the screen and a confirmation email will be sent to the address provided.
A document in PDF format, of a maximum of 3 pages, must be submitted with all relevant information concerning the achievements. This includes, but is not limited to: photos, articles, articles, videos, reports, and other items to consider when applying.
The document should include the title of the achievement (if applicable), the date of completion, a short description (less than 2 lines), a link to the achievement, and the password if necessary. The link must remain valid until January 2025.
Depending on your category, you must submit, as appropriate: an album, a movie, a report, a report, a column, articles, a book excerpt (at least 10 pages or a chapter), a stand-up excerpt (5 to 7 minutes), a game scene, or any other form of relevant content.
Please ensure that the submitted achievements best reflect your work in the chosen category.
If the PDF does not meet these criteria, the application will be invalidated.
Achievement document — Example
A recent, professional photo of the candidate should be uploaded. The following specifications must be respected: 300 dpi resolution, JPEG format, preferably horizontal orientation (landscape), and upper body portrait framing. This photo will be used for the promotion and nomination of the candidate. Maximum image size: 10 MB
It is essential to submit links to your multimedia content when applying, such as Vimeo links, YouTube, DailyMotion, Spotify, or other streaming platforms. In some categories, images (JPEG format) will also have to be provided.
Bidders are responsible for the quality of the material submitted, whether audio or visual. Jurors will rely solely on the elements provided in the form. It is also required to clearly identify the text files or photos in the PDF document.
The juries are formed according to the expertise and specific professional qualifications of the members, with three to four people per sectoral jury. Each member is selected carefully, taking into account their excellence in their field, their contribution to the industry, and the recognition they have earned from their peers.
To ensure the impartiality of the process, the members of the jury remain anonymous in relation to each other. They must assess and annotate each application according to established selection criteria. The individual scores of each juror are then compiled to calculate an average, which makes it possible to identify the best ranked candidates in each category.
The juries then meet during an evening of deliberation to discuss the results. During this meeting, members debate to select the five finalists in each category and then determine the final winner. The final decisions of the juries are taken by majority, with the aim of obtaining the broadest possible consensus.
This category is for French and English speaking hosts from Black communities who have hosted television programs or web series broadcast on Quebec television channels or web platforms. Eligible formats include: series, talk show, documentary, documentary, variety show, variety show, news program, report, news magazine, reality show, game show, educational program, food program, travel program, travel show, travel show, sports program, web series. The program or series must have been broadcast during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French and English speaking hosts from Black communities who have hosted a program on radio in Quebec (mainstream or community) or a podcast (podcast). The program or podcast must have been broadcast during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category recognizes French- and English-speaking columnists from Black communities who have contributed significantly to television or radio programs in Quebec (mainstream or community). The columns must have been broadcast during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French-speaking and English-speaking reporters from Black communities who have distinguished themselves in the field of television or radio journalism in Quebec. The reports must have been broadcast on a TV or radio medium (mainstream or community) during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is intended for French and English speaking journalists, editors and bloggers from Black communities, who have distinguished themselves in the field of written media (print or web) in Quebec. The texts must have been published in print or online during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French- and English-speaking people from Black communities who have distinguished themselves on the web and social platforms through their projects, content creations or influence during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French and English speaking actors from Black communities who have played a main or secondary role in a film production, television series or web series broadcast over the past year. Candidates must have distinguished themselves by their performance and impact during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is intended for French and English visual artists from Black communities who have distinguished themselves for the originality and remarkable quality of their works exhibited in a professional setting in Quebec during the eligibility period. Works may include traditional mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, photography, drawing, and printmaking, as well as contemporary visual art forms such as graffiti, murals, art installations, and mixed media.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French- and English-speaking artists specializing in digital visual effects (VFX/3D) from Black communities, who have distinguished themselves by the originality, impact and remarkable quality of their creations. The works must have been used in audiovisual productions, movies, series, or multimedia projects broadcast during the eligibility period in Quebec.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
Critères d'évaluation / 100
50 - Qualité de la réalisation artistique
Évaluation de la précision technique, du rendu visuel et de l’intégration des effets dans le projet global.
35 - Reconnaissance de l'oeuvre dans le milieu
Évaluation de la visibilité et la notoriété de l'œuvre au sein de la communauté professionnelle, incluant distinctions, mentions spécialisées, et participation à des événements d'envergure.
15 - Implication dans la communauté VFX et engagement social
Évaluation de la contribution de l’artiste à la communauté VFX à travers la collaboration, le partage de connaissances ou le mentorat, ainsi que son engagement dans des causes sociales ou des initiatives communautaires.
This category is for French and English musical artists or groups from Black communities. Candidates must have marketed an album in Quebec during the eligibility period or a minimum of 5 original songs.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for artists from Black communities who express themselves other than French or English. Candidates must have marketed an album in Quebec during the eligibility period or a minimum of 5 original songs.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for artists from Black communities who have distinguished themselves in a recognized artistic discipline (dance, theater, music, visual arts, cinema, humor or literature) and have obtained international recognition. The artist must have had a significant impact internationally, and his influence must be measurable.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is intended for authors and/or writers of French and English speaking from Black communities who have published a book with a publisher or on an author's account during the eligibility period. The book must be available in bookstores, libraries or online. Eligible genres include: novels, poetry, stories, stories, stories, short stories, general literature, and children's literature.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is intended for directors and/or filmmakers from black communities who produced a project during the eligibility period. The project must have been broadcast in a recognized setting such as: in movie theaters, on television, at festivals or on streaming platforms. Eligible projects include: feature films, short films, documentaries, television or web series.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
*Works published only on free or unregulated platforms, such as YouTube, are not eligible unless they have been selected and recognized by a festival or other institution in the field.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is intended for French and English speaking actors and actresses from Black communities who have played a main or secondary role in a play, musical or any other theatrical production presented in a recognized professional venue or established performance halls during the eligibility period.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for French- and English-speaking comedians from Black communities, who marked the year with significant humorous performances on stage, television, radio or on the web during the eligibility period. Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to captivate the audience through the quality of their texts, their originality, and their impact in the humorous environment through formats such as stand-up, skits, monologue, or any other humorous intervention.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.
This category is for personalities from Black communities who have distinguished themselves in the dance world, whether as dancers or choreographers. Candidates must have marked the year with their exceptional performances, creations, or contributions, in Quebec or abroad. Whether through their participation in competitions, international tours, collaborations with renowned artists, or through innovation and choreographic creation, this category aims to celebrate a dance figure who has distinguished himself and positively influenced the artistic field.
Candidates must be residing in Quebec during the eligibility period.