December 6, 2002 – The Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce Postes Canada presented by Bell, was awarded the Mémoris d'Or for Event of the Year at the Mémoris du Gala de l'Athlète de Québec, held on December 3 in Québec. The Canadian stage race was up against a number of non-cycling events, including the World Cup mountain bike race in Mont-Saint-Anne. This is the first time the Grand Prix Cycliste de Beauce has won an award in this category. Next year's edition of the race will take run from June 17-22, 2003.