Best Male Speaker

Presented by

Marin Vandamme

Université libre de Bruxelles

Best Female Speaker

Presented by

Janel Ong

University of Singapore 

Spirit Award

Presented by

University of Münster

Hospitality Award

Presented by

Calvin Wu

Tech Volunteer

The Best Male and Best Female Speaker Awards are awarded annually to the two speakers (one male, one female) who performed exceptionally well in the final round of the competition. During their deliberation period, the final panel of esteemed judges will select the male and female recipients.

Beyond the solutions, the numbers, and the final results, lies the heart of the competition: the relationships built, the memories shared, and above all, the JMUCC experience. The Spirit Award is awarded annually to the team who exceptionally enhanced not only their own experience, but the experience of their fellow delegates as well. The winning team will be chosen as a result of their participation and enthusiasm at JMUCC events, their positive and uplifting attitude throughout the week of the competition, and most of all, their respect for their peers, volunteers, and the organizing committee.

The Hospitality Award is awarded annually to the volunteer who has gone above and beyond their mandate, and enhanced the JMUCC experience of their fellow peers, as well as that of the delegates. The recipient of the award will be chosen as a result of their participation and enthusiasm at JMUCC events, their positive and uplifting attitude throughout the week of the competition, and most of all, their utmost respect and helpfulness towards their peers, delegates, and the organizing committee.

Description of the Award

The Laurian Brunet Coach of the Year Award is a special honour awarded annually to the coach who has displayed professionalism, enthusiasm, and an outstanding commitment as faculty advisor (coach) to his / her team at the John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition. This award commemorates the late Mr. Laurian Brunet, a fervent advocate and dear friend of the competition. Mr. Laurian Brunet was devoted to the learning and development of its participants.

Biography of Laurian Brunet

Laurian Brunet was the consummate international management consultant. He was recognized for his designs and successful implementations of supply chain solutions. With more than 20 years of business consulting experience, he worked with Industrial, Retail & Distribution and Communication organizations in Canada, USA, Belgium, France and Morocco. He was particularly skilled in working in multinational environments, resolving complex problems with visionary solutions and communicating the value of business initiatives with senior executives. As an IBM partner, Laurian led the Business Analytics and Strategy practice in Quebec, inspiring countless enterprise transformations.

Above all, Laurian was a considerate and trustworthy leader, an effective mentor, a thoughtful coach and always available to help. He was a role model for everyone who had the pleasure of working with him. His expertise and generous nature were frequently sought after by clients and practitioners from around the globe. He will be remembered for his unwavering calm, inspiring behavior and insightful questions.