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Announcing the recipients of the 2026 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize. This year’s cohort brings together exceptional students from across Canada, as well as participants from France, England, and Germany.

From July 31 to August 10, students will travel through France and Belgium, visiting historical sites, museums, and military cemeteries while learning about the First and Second World Wars in the places where history unfolded. Through this immersive experience, participants will deepen their understanding of history, remembrance, and the importance of global citizenship.

The 2026 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize recipients are:

  • Nicolas Abrard — St. John's, NL
  • Maximilien Belvalette — Mailly-Maillet, France
  • Junior Dongmo-Tefouet — Winnipeg, MB
  • Emile Giglmaier — Hamburg, Deutschland 
  • Lorenz Grefen — Bochum, Deutschland 
  • Jack Harrington — Halifax, NS
  • Zeineb Imazitene — Moncton, NB
  • Talia Jones — Ottawa, ON
  • Ji Woo Lee — Surrey, BC
  • Hannah Liu — Toronto, ON
  • Grace Myiow — Kahnawake, QC
  • Landon Smith — Charlottetown, PEI
  • Sarah Tahiry — Saskatoon, SK
  • Mikayla Yung — Edmonton, AB
  • Emily Todd — Nottingham, England
  • Catherine Pudlat — Kinngait, NU

We are grateful to the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation, the Graham and Gayle Cooke Foundation, the Peter Cundill Foundation, and the Nathan and Lily Silver Foundation for making this program possible. We would also like to thank Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd., Randhawa Group, and Aeroplan for their generous support.

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Beaverbrook Vimy Prize recipients. We look forward to following their journey this summer as they explore the landscapes and stories that continue to shape our understanding of the past.

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