RENÉ THIBAULT EXCELLENCE AWARD
Since 1995, the organizing committee of the Mousquiri National Atom Tournament, in collaboration with the Town of Richmond, has honoured the memory of one of the tournament’s great builders and a devoted community volunteer, Me René Thibault, who passed away in the spring of 1994, by creating the René Thibault Excellence Award.
This award is presented annually during the tournament’s official opening ceremony. It aims to recognize the achievements, successes, and volunteer involvement— in short, excellence—of women and men from our region who distinguish themselves in various fields, including sports, business, culture, the arts, fashion, politics, volunteer work, and many others.
The first recipient of the René Thibault Excellence Award was Mr. Ian Hume. Over the years, the award has also been presented to: Reverend Roland Bacon, Ms. Michelle Nadeau, Mr. Réal Veilleux, Mr. Dustin Jones, Mr. Daniel Ménard, Mr. Jean-Paul Deslauriers, Ms. Hélène Viger, Mr. Marc-André Martel, Mr. Bertrand Ménard, Mr. Sylvain Lefebvre, Mr. Jean-Guy Berthiaume, Mr. Sylvain Daigle, Mr. Robert Dalton, Ms. Jeannette Charland, Miss Roxane B. Deslauriers, Mr. Georges-Henri Poulin, Mr. Yvon Poirier, Mr. Jean-François Plante, Mr. Guy Boutin, Mr. Louis Cloutier, Ms. Patricia Henderson, Ms. Suzanne Nault, Messrs. Réal and Marcel Couture, Ms. Manon Morin, Mr. Rudy Pelletier, Miss Valérie St-Jean, and Mr. Clifford Lancaster.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Peter Griffith and Mark Murphy
This year’s recipients are two well-known figures in the Richmond community, recognized for their sustained involvement in the business sector for the past 43 years. The award is presented to Messrs. Peter Griffith and Mark Murphy, executives of Moulée Vallée Feeds in Richmond.
Founded in 1987 by these two entrepreneurs, the company is the result of expertise developed as early as 1982, when Messrs. Griffith and Murphy were already working in the same field within two separate companies located in Richmond (Meunerie Johann) and Durham-Sud (Coote, Murphy and Viens).
Well known throughout the Estrie region, Moulée Vallée specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality feed and grain products for livestock and horses. The Richmond-based company also offers a wide range of products through its store, divided into three sections: agricultural products, equestrian supplies, and pet products. In addition, it provides equine nutrition consulting services. Moulée Vallée employs more than fifteen people.
Beyond their important role in the region’s economic life, the leaders of Moulée Vallée actively support numerous sporting, agricultural, and school-related projects, as well as various community organizations. They have also been involved in the Mousquiri Tournament as a coach (Mark Murphy) and as fathers of players.
Messrs. Peter Griffith and Mark Murphy will receive the René Thibault Excellence Award on Friday, February 6, at 6:40 p.m.
