CARE Awards 2026
The Institute's annual celebration of excellence
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
About CARE 2026
On May 5, 2026, the Institute welcomed guests to CARE, its annual celebration of excellence in work-integrated learning. The special evening highlighted the dedication, talent and achievements of Concordia students and employer partners, whose success reflects the powerful impact of co-operative education in launching meaningful careers and helping organizations grow through fresh talent and new ideas.
Held at Concordia University’s John Molson Building, CARE 2026 was an inspiring evening of recognition, connection and heartfelt appreciation, celebrating the people and partnerships that bring experiential learning to life.
Take a look at the photos of the evening.
Meet this year's CARE award recipients!
Student award recipients
Antoine Bourassa, Aerospace
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.
Ryan El-Kadi, Finance
Institute Mentorship Award ($1000)
Recognizes a student who has shown strong commitment to mentoring, supporting fellow students, and contributing meaningfully to the Co-op community.
Ayan Pirani, Electrical Engineering
Institute 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.
Patricia Chiru, Finance
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.
Dara Farcas, Software Engineering, Pratt & Whitney Canada
Prabin Singh Sadiwal, Computer Science, Monolith
Co-op Employers' Choice Award ($500 each)
Awarded by Co-op employers.
Calixte Ndo, Translation Studies
Deirdre Annis Mark Award ($1000 each; 2 awards)
Recognizes students with strong aptitude in translation (French–English or English–French), high academic standing, and demonstrated social responsibility.
Mohamed Saad, Aerospace
Noemie Dumont, Accountancy
Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship ($1000 each)
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.
Harshita Yogesh Nandgaonkar, Aerospace
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.
Lorianne Asselin, Translation Studies
Bourse d'excellence Marthe Catry-Verron (recognition only)
An award presented to a student in the Département d'études françaises.
Jakub Kalny, Finance
Air Canada Award of Excellence in Finance
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.
Nima Deen, Biochemistry
Co-op Recognition Award of Excellence in Science
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.
Mathieu Paradis, Actuarial Mathematics/Finance
Distinguished Mathematics Internship Award
Recognizes a Co-op or Career Edge student in mathematics who demonstrated outstanding work-term performance and a high level of professionalism.
Employer award recipients
Claudia Caron-Boutin, CFLA
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.
Martin Family Initiative (Nazanin Eslami)
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.
Lynn Jammal, Concordia University
Top Supervisor
Recognizes a supervisor who has provided exceptional guidance, mentorship, and support, contributing significantly to a student’s professional growth and success.
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (Dahiana Mojena Medina)
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.
Carmela Anobile, Bombardier
Women in Engineering – Career Launch Experience (WIE-CLE) Mentor Award
This award recognizes WIE-CLE mentors who have had a significant impact on a WIE-CLE student's professional and personal growth and overall internship experience during the current academic year.
A look at the 2026 CARE awards
