The MSVU Co-op Employer of the Year Award was established in 2009 to recognize the important contributions of our co-op employer partners and mark the 30th anniversary of co-operative education at Mount Saint Vincent University. We are pleased to acknowledge co-op employers each year who have supported co-operative education at MSVU by demonstrating commitment to the program and providing excellent work term opportunities for students. These partnerships are critical for the success of our program.

The selection criteria included consideration of the work environment, leadership and mentorship, the supervisor’s demonstrated support of student learning, and the employer’s longstanding commitment to co-op.

We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the MSVU Co-op Employer of the Year Awards.

Public Relations Co-op Employer of the Year 2024

Leah Batstone, Communications Manager
Halifax International Airport Authority, Goffs, NS
Nominated by: Suwela Paim Vaz Vassoa, BPR Co-op Student

 

Business Administration Co-op Employer of the Year 2024

Britany Deal, Leadership Team Coordinator
WCL Bauld Insurance, Bedford, NS
Nominated by: Tajrin Bashar, BBA Co-op Student

The selection committee was comprised of the Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Susan Trenholm; Chair of Business & Tourism Programs, Dr. Peter Mombourquette; Chair of Communication Studies, Dr. Tracy Moniz; Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning Manager, Scott Daniels; and the Co-operative Education & Work-Integrated Learning Coordinators, Courtney Green and Shari Arsenault.

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

To nominate an employer you worked with in 2025, please click here.