Awards
Each year, ACE-WIL recognizes post-secondary students, industry partners and members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and a commitment to promoting and supporting work-integrated learning (WIL) programs across BC and the Yukon.
Student of the Year
Students who demonstrates an outstanding level of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience
Application detailsIndustry Partner of the Year
Industry partners that have demonstrated a strong commitment to co-operative education and work-integrated learning
Application detailsOutstanding Contribution
ACE-WIL members who have made significant contributions to work-integrated learning in their institution and/or within British Columbia
Application detailsStudent of the Year awards 2019
ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Co-op University: Bashara Hussain
Bashara is a fourth-year Arts student majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. She started her co-op journey with one term as a Talent Management Data Technician with the BC Public Service Agency, followed by two terms as an Economic Development Analyst with…
ACE-WIL Student of the Year | WIL College: Quoc Cuong (Jack) Do
Jack is someone that has a passion and zest for life, and he often lights up the room with his infectious positive energy. He is currently at Langara College. Since 2010, this eager and continuous learner has committed to helping local and international community members while volunteering both on and…
ACE-WIL Student of the Year | Co-op College: Salvatore De Simone
Salvatore De Simone is an R&D engineer at Powell Canada, where he develops software and designs electronic devices that monitor ambient variables such as dust, temperature and humidity in industrial switchgear. Salvatore is a Langara student, who will be attending his graduation ceremony from the Computer Studies (co-op option) program…
ACE-WIL Student of the Year Awards | Honourable Mention | WIL University: Avigail Marie Olarte
Avigail is a Filipino storyteller, mentor, and community connector. She is currently at Royal Roads University. Having practiced journalism in the Philippines and Southeast Asia for 18 years, she believes in the power of the written word and how it effects change. Prior to coming to Canada, she specialized in…
ACE-WIL Student of the Year Awards | Honourable Mention | Co-op University: Lena Price
Lena Price is an active, socially engaged student in her third year studying Political Science, Public Administration, and Human Dimensions of Climate Change at the University of Victoria. Her study in these three disciplines has given Lena a strong understanding of the connections between theory, policy, and practice, informing her…
Industry Partner of the Year award 2019
2019 ACE-WIL Industry Partner of the Year
ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is pleased to announce RebalanceMD as the 2019 Industry Partner of the Year for their ongoing commitment to providing highly sought after, valuable and unique learning opportunities for students since 2013. RebalanceMD has hired co-operative education and work integrated learning students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels…
RebalanceMD, Industry Partner of the Year, with CEO Stefan Fletcher and WIL student Ronak Sheiki working at Rebalance during her clinical kinesiology co-op work term. Credit: ReBalanceMD.
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2019 ACE-WIL Outstanding Service Award
ACE-WIL BC/Yukon is pleased to announce Heather Workman of Langara College as the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Contribution Award.
