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Experiential Learning Hub Awards

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Celebrating Excellence

We recognize the success of our students, employers, and community partners each year with The Co-op Awards and The Ripple Effect. These two events celebrate contributions and achievements in experiential learning and industry partnerships.

  • Co-op Student of the Year Award
  • Co-op Employer of the Year Award
  • The Ripple Effect: Honouring Our Volunteers and Changemakers

CO-OP STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Being selected for Co-op Student of the Year is such an incredible honour. Working in the nonprofit space to help strengthen the Guelph community has been both challenging and deeply meaningful, and to have that work recognized is something I’m truly grateful for.

Holly Williams
2025 Bachelor of Arts Co-op Student of the Year

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Co-op Employer of the Year Award

We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with amazing employers both locally and across the country who provide great opportunities and mentorship for U of G students. Take a look at a sample of the most recent Co-op Employer of the Year Award winners:

Past Winners

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Environment and Climate Change Canada2025 National Co-op Employer of the Year
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Virani Law2025 Guelph Co-op Employer of the Year
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Stryker2024 National Co-op Employer of the Year
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Wellington Group of Companies2024 Guelph Co-op Employer of the Year
Magnet Forensics2023 National Co-op Employer of the Year
John F. Wood Centre2023 Guelph Co-op Employer of the Year
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Linamar Corporation2022 Guelph Co-op Employer of the YearWebsite
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Environment and Climate Change Canada2022 National Co-op Employer of the YearWebsite

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