Recognizing outstanding personal achievement in Co-operative Education
Employer's Choice for X-cellence in Co-operative Education Award
This award is given to a student with the best nomination package submitted by a direct reporting supervisor from a co-op employer. Students nominated for this award must demonstrate exceptional work ethic, leadership, personal accountability, integrity and professionalism on the job, and must have received excellent employer evaluations. Students who go above and beyond the required duties of the position should be nominated for their performance.
Student nominations will be judged on the completed application form, along with the required attachments by an ad hoc selection committee. Complete packages should be received by mail or courier to the Co-op Office, 178 Gerald Schwartz School of Business, PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS, by March 15th at noon. Students will be notified in advance if their submission is selected.This award will be bestowed to the student during the Spring Convocation ceremony.
Information can also be emailed to Jane MacDonald, Manager, Co-operative Education Program jsmacdon@stfx.ca
Employers can submit their application after the student completes the work term or before March 15.
Employer Nomination Form (Word Document)
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must have successfully completed all Co-op program requirements (PDS, Work terms, and COOP 405)
- Must be in graduating year
Previous Award Receipents
| 2013 | Ivan MacLean, BIS |
| 2012 | Jenna Burge, BIS |
| 2011 | Timothy Raizenne, BIS |
| 2010 | Lindsey Walker, BBA |
| 2009 | Emily Song, BBA |
