Awards
Each year, we honour top students and employers through the CARE awards and through prestigious provincial and national nominations, recognizing achievement, leadership, and impact while supporting students as they launch their careers. Explore our awards, past recipients, and external nominations to see the talent, dedication, and impact of our community.
List of CARE awards
The CARE awards celebrate excellence, recognizing students who shine academically, professionally, and in the 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 our students 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 students. The recognition and support these awards provide can transform a student’s journey. To learn more, please contact Céline Bebin, events planner, 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 student ambassador.
Co-op Mentorship Award ($1000)
Recognizes a student who has shown strong commitment to mentoring, supporting fellow students, and contributing meaningfully to the community.
Co-op Student Ambassador Award ($1000)
Awarded to a student who actively promotes the 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 team, 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 and Career Edge 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 team to honour their beloved former associate director.
Emerging Leaders Award for Undergraduate Co-op and Career Edge 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.
Air Canada Award of Excellence in Finance (TBC)
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.
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.
Distinguished Mathematics Internship Award (recognition only)
Recognizes a Co-op or Career Edge student in mathematics who demonstrated outstanding work-term performance and a high level of professionalism.
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.
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
CARE recipients year by year
External awards
Each year, we recognize 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.
Award news
If you have any questions about the awards, please contact celine.bebin@concordia.ca.
