MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Awards (2023)

Each year, one student from each of the eligible co-op programs (Business Administration, Public Relations and Tourism & Hospitality Management) is awarded the title of MSVU Co-op Student of the Year. These students exemplify outstanding contributions to the workplace, extra-curricular activities and academic excellence. The MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Award was instituted in 1999 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of co-operative education and continues to celebrate outstanding students annually.

The selection committee had the difficult task of choosing one student from each discipline to be named MSVU Co-op Student of the Year (2023). The selection criteria included academic achievement, community involvement, contribution to the employer, and the impact co-operative education has had on personal and professional development.

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Award:

Tien Pham in a white shirt, posing for the camera

Public Relations Co-op Student of the Year 2023

Tien Pham
Nominated by Communications Nova Scotia and Enterprise Canada

Photo of tourism student, Thuy Bao Tran Pham in graduation gown holding diploma and flower bouqet

Tourism and Hospitality Management Co-op Student of the Year 2023

Thuy Bao Tran Pham
Nominated by Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel

Business Administration Co-op Student of the Year 2023

Matthew Lantz
Nominated by Master Promotions

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 Manager, Scott Daniels; and the Co-operative Education Coordinators, Courtney Green and Raina DeBrouwer.

MSVU Co-op Student of the Year Awards (2024)

To nominate a student you worked with in 2024, please click here.