We are proud to celebrate Rashid Mushkani’s nomination as a finalist for the 2026 Social Innovation Personality Awards, organized by the Maison de l’innovation sociale (MIS). These awards recognize people and projects that create practical solutions to social challenges and make a positive impact in their communities.
Rashid Mushkani is a finalist in the Governance and Community category with his project WeDesign+. A PhD candidate at Mila and the University of Montreal, he developed this tool in collaboration with more than 30 community organizations.
With WeDesign+, Rashid has turned artificial intelligence into a tool for local democracy. The platform allows residents to share their needs and instantly see visual options tailored to their community before planning and development decisions are made. Its goal is to ensure that everyone’s voice—especially those that are often overlooked—can play a meaningful role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods. Learn more about WeDesign+: www.wedesign.plus
The award ceremony will take place on June 22 at Le National. To attend the event: https://mis.quebec/evenements/5a7-remise-prix-2026/ For more information about the 2026 Social Innovation Personality Awards: https://mis.quebec/remise-de-prix-2026/
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