UPEI Co-op Awards Ceremony

UPEI recently held its annual co-operative education awards ceremony on March 22 to recognize co-op students and employers. Student of the Year awards were presented to Rebecca Nieuwhof (Business Co-op Student of the Year) and Caitlyn Darrach (Physics Co-op Student of the Year). Ben Docksteader was recognized as the Computer Science Co-op Student of the Year but was unable to attend the ceremony.

BDO Canada LLP received the Employer of the Year award for Business, Patrick Trainor, Partner at BDO Canada LLP, attended to accept the award on behalf of the company. Employer Recognition Awards for Computer Science and Physics were also presented at the ceremony. Timeless Technologies Inc received the award for Computer Science, Brad Pineau, Owner of Timeless Technologies was in attendance along with John Rowe, President of Timeless Technologies Inc. NRC Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics located in British Columbia received the award for Physics, but were unable to attend the ceremony.

The annual event recognizes UPEI Co-op students for their accomplishments during co-op work terms, and it also recognizes employers who are committed to providing their students with the best experience possible.

Timeless Technologies Inc

BDO Canada LLP