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- Message from ACE-WIL President-Elect
- Student of the Year Awards
- Industry Partner of the Year Awards
- Outstanding Contribution Awards
- Save the Date - Spring 2025 PD Event
- Join the 2026 ACE-WIL Conference Planning Committee
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Hello ACE-WIL BC Members!
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Spring is in the air and as it happens, change is afoot! I’m excited this spring to step into the role of ACE-WIL BC President, officially receiving the torch at our upcoming Spring AGM on May 9th (stay tuned for the invite and Zoom link).
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I want to take a moment to recognize our incredible current President, Stephanie Greaves. Over the past two years, Stephanie has been a phenomenal leader, paving the way with dedication and vision. As I take on the President role, I am deeply grateful for Stephanie’s mentorship and the support of our outstanding board.
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A little about me—I’m the Director of Operations and Strategy with Co-operative Education and Career Services at the University of Victoria. My work focuses on strategic planning, operational management, and supporting students through experiential learning opportunities, a passion that has guided me throughout my 20+ years in post-secondary education.
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I have previously contributed to ACE-WIL BC as Treasurer, Business Officer and committee member on the External Partnerships and Events Committee. You can read more about my career journey here.
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I am eager to bring a collaborative approach to this new role, working alongside the board to advance ACE-WIL BC’s mission and serve our incredible community. I’m looking forward to connecting with you all over the next year—whether at a virtual PD event or in person at our 2026 ACE-WIL Conference at Thompson Rivers University in beautiful Kamloops, BC!
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President-Elect, ACE-WIL BC
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Student of the Year Awards
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After an inspiring evaluation of 15 remarkable nominations, the Awards Committee is
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thrilled to present the Co-op and WIL award winners of 2024 to the ACE-WIL
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community, marking the highest number of submissions from WIL University to date!
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Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all of the students, ACE-WIL
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nominators and employers.
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Recipient: Breyn Banks, Camosun College
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Recipient: Ray Nufer, Camosun College
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Honourable Mention: Sarah Bowker, Langara College
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Recipient: Loretta Hanson, Vancouver Island University
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Honourable Mention: Sitayesh Cheryli Malik, Vancouver Island University
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Recipient: Isabella Morrisey, University of Victoria
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Honourable Mention: Andela Acic, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus
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Industry Partner of the Year Awards
The Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Co-op and Work-Integrated learning Industry Partner of the Year Awards. This year, we received an unprecedented number of nominations, reflecting the exceptional contributions of our industry partners.
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We extend our gratitude to all nominators for acknowledging these outstanding employers. Congratulations to all award recipients.
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Co-op Industry Partner of the Year
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Schneider Electric Canada Inc. – Tom Stevenson, nominated by University of Victoria
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Co-op Industry Partner of the Year – Honourable Mention
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Zynim – Colin Schmidt, nominated by University of the Fraser Valley
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WIL Industry Partner of the Year
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Nanaimo Innovation Academy – Keely Freeman, nominated by
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Vancouver Island University
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WIL Industry Partner of the Year
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Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce – Corry Gervais, nominated by
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Vancouver Island University
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Outstanding Contribution Award
Deadline extended to March 31
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You are not too late to nominate one of our many talented ACE-WIL members for the Outstanding Contribution Award – we have extended the deadline to Monday, March 31 at 9:00 AM.
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Save the Date: Spring PD Event
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Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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Venue: Hybrid – online in Zoom with regional viewing parties to be hosted at post-secondary institutions across BC
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The PD Committee is in the early stages of planning another inspiring and informative hybrid professional development session to support our membership as WIL practitioners.
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Please put a HOLD in your calendars for May 28th, 9:00 to 11:30 AM so you won’t miss out!
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Interested in hosting a regional viewing party?
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Reach out to Meg Thompson, Chair – PD Committee at megt@uvic.ca.
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Join the 2026 ACE-WIL Conference Planning Committee
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We are excited to announce that Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will be hosting
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the 2026 ACE-WIL Conference, and we are looking for dedicated volunteers to help
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make this event a success!
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We invite you to get involved by joining one of the conference planning committees. It’s a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the ACE-WIL community, collaborate with peers across the sector, and help shape an engaging and impactful event.
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Tentative Conference Dates: May 25-27, 2026
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We are seeking volunteers for the following committees:
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- Marketing & Communications – Promoting the conference, conference theme, etc.
- Programming – Designing sessions, keynotes, and panel discussions.
- Registration – Manage attendee registration and member support.
- Sponsorship – Securing funding and partnerships.
- Social & Networking – Organizing social events and fostering connections.
- Venue/Logistics/Finance – Coordinating the venue, accommodations, and financial planning.
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