Co-op Student of the Year Award
Celebrating Excellence
The Experiential Learning Hub recognizes the success of co-op students and employers each year with the Co-op Awards, an event that celebrates their contributions and achievements in experiential learning and industry partnerships.
Co-op Student of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions of the student in the areas of academic achievement, workplace performance, innovation and contributions, extracurricular activities, involvement within the community, and involvement within the Co-op program at Guelph. Employers can nominate any University of Guelph student who had a work term in 2025. This award includes a $1,000 cash prize, a certificate of honour, and permanent name placement on the awards plaque.
Employers will be sent an invitation to nominate a student.
There are currently five Co-op Student of the Year Awards granted in the following categories:
- Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Computing
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management, Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice
- Associate Diploma
The nomination form can be found below.
2025 Nomination Deadline Dates
- April 25, 2025
- Winter Work Term
- August 29, 2025
- Summer Work Term
- November 21, 2025
- Fall Work Term
2025 Co-op Student of the Year Award Nominations
Submit NominationCollin Cureatz Award for Co-op Student Involvement
The Collin Cureatz Memorial award recognizes a co-op student who has contributed to the betterment of the University of Guelph co-op program or to co-op student life during 2025. Established in 1999, the award was renamed in 2008 in honour and remembrance of exemplary co-op student Collin Cureatz. During his years at Guelph, Collin achieved excellent marks, was an outstanding co-op student, an enthusiastic Peer Helper and dedicated volunteer within the community. This award is presented each year to a student who mirrors the outstanding qualities and talents that Collin possessed.
Students, along with faculty and staff, are invited to nominate any Co-op student who has registered at the University of Guelph for at least one semester during 2025 and has positively represented the Co-op program to current students, future students and the community in general. This award includes a $1,000 cash prize, a certificate of honour, and permanent name placement on the awards plaque.
Nominations are being accepted now. The nomination form can be found below.
2025 Nomination Deadline
- November 21, 2025
- 2025 Nomination Deadline
Submit a Nomination for the 2025 Collin Cureatz Award for Co-op Student Involvement.
Previous Co-op Student Award Winners
I am honoured to have been selected as a recipient of this award! Co-op has truly enriched my experience as an undergraduate student. The organizational knowledge, practical skills, and passion that I have developed will guide me through my studies and future career. I am grateful for the support of my co-op employer, faculty, and the folks at the Experiential Learning Hub.
Being awarded with Co-op Student of the Year made me feel very appreciated and valued for my hard work. As a co-op student, I always try to go above and beyond to leave a long-lasting positive impact on my workplace. Through my experiences, I have learned to never be afraid to ask questions and take initiative because having a desire and willingness to learn new things will set you apart. This award shows that co-op can teach you the skills you need to be successful professional setting and make a real impact on others around you.
