Photo © Philippe Lamarre

The 2008 Phyllis Lambert Design Montréal Grant was awarded to graphic designer and publisher Philippe Lamarre for his project of a collaborative website, which traces all the visuals icons of the three UNESCO Cities of Design: Montréal, Berlin, and Buenos Aires.

The third Phyllis Lambert Design Montréal Grant will be awarded to an emerging young design professional in the city this fall.

Stéphanie Jecrois, project manager for Design Montréal, said the grant aims to acknowledge and promote the designers' talent and foster their professional recognition. The winner receives a $10,000 award to fund a professional development project in one of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network cities, of which Montréal is a member.

According to Helen Fotopulos—executive committee member responsible for culture, heritage, design, and the status of women—the administration is seeking to prompt designers to take a greater interest in design themes related to the city.

"We are encouraging exchanges between designers here and abroad, and development of international networks and markets, so these young professionals can improve their knowledge of design practices around the world, become familiar with different creative environments, and take advantage of dynamic professional networking," she said.

The grant rewards Montréal designers with less than 10 years of professional practice, and those who have demonstrated exceptional quality in studies and work, as well as marked interest in the city. It must be used to fund a professional development project—a study trip, work internship, participation in a design competition, workshop, symposium, or any other activity relevant to the advancement of a growing design career.

Interested candidates can visit www.realisonsmontreal.com to complete a registration form and find out more information. The deadline for submitting applications is August 16, 2010. The winner will be announced in September.