MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Awards (2025)

Each year, outstanding co-op students across eligible co-op programs (Business Administration, Public Relations, and Tourism & Hospitality Management) are recognized through the MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Award. These students exemplify exceptional workplace contributions, extra-curricular involvement, and academic excellence. Established in 1999 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of co-operative education at MSVU, this award continues to celebrate student achievement annually.

Nominations are reviewed by a selection committee, with recipients chosen based on academic achievement, community involvement, employer contributions, and demonstrated personal and professional growth through co-operative education.

We are pleased to announce the 2025 MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Award recipients:

Public Relations
Co-op Student of the Year 2025

Kirsten Hannah
Nominated by Davis Pier Consulting, Halifax, NS

Business Administration
Co-op Student of the Year 2025

Arpit Sharma
Nominated by PMco Inc., Dartmouth, NS

The selection committee was comprised of the Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Susan Trenholm; Chair of Business & Tourism Programs, Dr. Maria Matthews; Chair of Communication Studies, Dr. Alla Kushniryk; Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning Manager, Scott Daniels; and the Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning Coordinators, Courtney Green and Raina DeBrouwer.

MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Awards (2026)

To nominate a student you worked with in 2026, please click here.