Excellence Awards 1997

Octas award, from the Fédération de l'informatique du Québec

Every year since 1987, the Fédération de l'informatique du Québec (FIQ) has organized the Octas Gala evening, at which individuals, companies and organizations are honoured for their creativity, their dynamism and their contribution to the information technologies industry. On June 7, 1997, the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec was presented with an Octas award, in the category "Technologie 201 employés ou plus."

Silver Medal, Technology in Government Week Distinction Awards

At the annual "Technology in Government Week" awards gala, held on October 20, 1997, the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec was awarded a silver medal in the category "Innovative Services Delivery in the Provinces."

CIPA Awards

Founded in 1992 by Maclean Hunter and Ernst & Young, the Canadian Information Productivity Awards is the largest Canadian business awards program in the field of information management. Each year, CIPA honours individuals and organizations for innovative achievements in information technology that serve as models for management. On October 22, 1997, the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec was presented with a CIPA Award of Excellence in recognition for the remarkable quality of its "Interactive Communication with Pharmacies" project.