6. The awards, medals, diplomas, decorations or other insignia may be awarded(1) to those persons taking part in the competition, in order of merit and upon the report of the judges;
(2) to any person who, through his work in industry, in a public occupation or in scientific or official missions, through research work, works or publications, or through the creation of scholarships or endowments, has promoted, in outstanding fashion, the use of Québec food products in restauration.