At the end of the second year of the Grande École Program, students from each campus can participate in the Mayoux-Dauriac Prize. With one prize per Arts et Métiers campus, it recognizes the student who, in both written and oral work, and in terms of both form and content, uses the French language with the greatest eloquence, finesse, and meaning. A look back at the 2021 edition.
An award to recognize mastery of the French language
Created in accordance with the will of Maurice Mayoux, an Arts et Métiers engineer (Cluny class of 1920) and his wife Jeanne Dauriac, the Arts et Métiers Engineers Society Arts et Métiers established as the "sole legatee" of the Mayoux-Dauriac Prize, which is awarded to "a student chosen for their knowledge of the French language and their use of it in oral reports and in writing their work, whether literary, mathematical, or scientific" (excerpt from the 2021 Regulations). This prize, worth €1,000, is intended for students in the Grande École Program in their second year at each of the eight Arts et Métiers campuses.
This award highlights students' connection to the French language in all its forms, based on a theme of their choice. To participate, each student must submit an application consisting of a cover letter explaining their relationship with the French language, personal writing (poems, short stories), and professional writing (internship reports, portfolios, etc.).
The 2021 winners
In Paris, Augustin Aumont won the prize.
"I write and have always loved literature and philosophy. The literary texts I included in my portfolio were a sonnet composed for the occasion and a collection of philosophical texts on subjects as varied as ecology, war, and love. This competition allowed me to immerse myself once again in my writing and in the world of literature. It was a challenge, but also a pleasure to prepare for and participate in.
In Aix-en-Provence, the jury faced a difficult choice, unable to decide between Laura Roberti and Albane Durand-Viel.
Both students were therefore named winners of the Prize.
As a future engineer, I believe that mastery of the French language is essential during the reflective process, in order to establish a framework for demonstrations, as well as in management roles, when it comes to communicating clearly with various stakeholders within a company. Albane
I think it's really great to emphasize French language skills in our science education! Laura
Svetlana Jamet is the winner of the Prize for the Bordeaux-Talence campus.
Words allow me to express myself, quench my thirst for knowledge, and often bring me to tears. Understanding, learning, communicating, moving, and convincing are all things I love to do through the French language.
This year, on the Angers campus, two students were exceptionally rewarded!
The 2021 Mayoux-Dauriac Prize was awarded to Marie Chavane de Dalmassy. An exceptional prize from the Anjou Arts et Métiers Regional Group Arts et Métiers awarded to Tiphanie Auvert.
In Cluny, Thibault Grellet, who submitted a personal project in the form of a journal, won the prize.
I wanted to set myself a challenge. This is the first time I have submitted my writing to an expert jury; until now, it had only been seen by my family and friends.
The jury in Châlons-en-Champagne found it impossible to choose between Jean-François Mercier and Nathan Mouchard, so both were awarded prizes.
Anbar EL MERINI won over the jury at the Metz campus.
Congratulations to all the winners!
