Emerging WIL Practitioner Award

Purpose

The Emerging WIL Practitioner Award recognizes an early-career WIL professional who has demonstrated exceptional promise, innovation, and impact in advancing work-integrated learning.

This award celebrates individuals who are making meaningful contributions to their institution, students, employers, or the broader WIL community while demonstrating leadership and potential for continued growth in the field.

Eligibility

• Must be a current ACE-WIL member.
• Must have less than five years of experience in a WIL-related role, or be at an equivalent emerging professional stage.
• Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague.

Selection Criteria

The ACE-WIL Awards Committee will consider the following:

• Innovation and Initiative: Demonstrated creativity, initiative, or innovative approaches to enhancing WIL programs, practices, or experiences.
• Impact and Contributions: Meaningful contributions that positively impact students, employers, colleagues, their institution, or the broader WIL community.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, professional engagement, and supporting others within the WIL community.
• Promise and Professional Growth: Evidence of professional growth, dedication to the field, and potential to make continued contributions to WIL.

Incomplete or improperly prepared nominations will be disqualified by the ACE-WIL Awards Committee.

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