Awards

List of CARE awards

The CARE awards celebrate excellence, recognizing students in the Institute for Co-operative Education who shine academically, professionally, and in the Co-op community. Beyond recognition, these awards provide meaningful financial support that can make a real difference as students launch their careers.

Each February/March, nomination forms are emailed to Institute members who have completed a work term in the current year.

We are grateful to our donors, whose generosity makes these awards possible while honoring the memory of loved ones. By establishing an award, you leave a lasting legacy and help shape the next generation of Institute students. The recognition and support these awards provide can transform a student’s journey. To learn more, please contact Céline Bebin, events planner at the Institute, to learn more.

Student awards

Alexandre Quintal Co-op Student of the Year Award ($1500)
Awarded to a top Co-op student with outstanding academic achievement and exceptional work-term performance, who has also contributed significantly as a Co-op ambassador.

Co-op Mentorship Award ($1000)
Recognizes a student who has shown strong commitment to mentoring, supporting fellow students, and contributing meaningfully to the Co-op community.

Co-op Student Ambassador Award ($1000)
Awarded to a student who actively promotes the Co-op program, supports new students, and demonstrates leadership through engagement in Co-op events and initiatives.

Bergeron Family Undergraduate Co-op Scholarship ($1000)
Given to a third-year undergraduate student who has completed (or is completing) a third work term and demonstrates leadership and commitment to Co-op. This award was created by Lynn Bergeron, a retired member of the Institute staff, and Marc Bergeron, a Concordia BFA alumnus, in memory of their aunt Mme Françoise Laurette Presseau.

Co-op Employers' Choice Award (TBD)
Awarded by Co-op employers; details and value vary each year.

Deirdre Annis Mark Award ($1000 each; 2 awards available)
Recognizes students with strong aptitude in translation (French–English or English–French), high academic standing, and demonstrated social responsibility.

Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship ($1000 each; 2 awards available)
Awarded to undergraduate Co-op students who have completed at least two work terms and demonstrate strong academic standing and professional potential. This award was created by the Institute team to honour their beloved former associate director.

Emerging Leaders Award for Undergraduate Co-op Students ($1000)
Recognizes a final-year student who has demonstrated strong leadership and made a meaningful impact on student life or the Concordia community.

Bourse d'excellence Marthe Catry-Verron (recognition only)
An award presented to a student in the Département d'études françaises.

Co-op and Career Edge Recognition Award of Excellence in Science (recognition only)
Recognizes a Co-op or Career Edge student in a science discipline who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, strong work-term performance, and a high level of professionalism in their field.

Co-op Recognition Award of Excellence in Finance (recognition only)
Awarded to a Co-op student in finance who has demonstrated excellence in academic performance, exceptional achievement during work terms, and strong potential for success in the finance sector.

Employer awards

Concordia Alumni Employer Award
Recognizes an employer led by a Concordia alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting Co-op students through meaningful work experiences and mentorship.

Top Company/Organization: Integration, Culture and Learning Award
Awarded to an organization that fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where Co-op students are well integrated and provided with strong learning and development opportunities.

Top Supervisor
Recognizes a supervisor who has provided exceptional guidance, mentorship, and support, contributing significantly to a student’s professional growth and success.

Top Internship: Most Impactful and Challenging Project
Awarded for a work term that offered a highly meaningful and challenging project, allowing the student to make a significant contribution while developing valuable skills.

CARE recipients year by year

External awards

Each year, the Institute for Co-operative Education recognizes the achievements of its top students by nominating them for prestigious Quebec and Canadian work-integrated learning awards. These nominations celebrate academic excellence, professional growth, and meaningful contributions during work terms.