CEWIL Member Impact Awards 

CEWIL Canada is delighted to recognize members’ contributions and initiatives to the field of work-integrated learning and cooperative education. These awards aim to recognize and celebrate the innovation, dedication and impact demonstrated by individuals and teams within our diverse membership to build the capacity to develop future-ready students through quality, equitable and inclusive work-integrated learning.

Awards 

The call for nominations is now open and will close at 5:00 pm EST on June 5, 2024. 

The CEWIL Canada Member Awards aim to recognize small and large scale initiatives and contributions (e.g., research, teaching, programming, and/or educational administration) from individuals and/or teams that promote, develop, and/or advance high-quality, meaningful, equitable, and inclusive work-integrated learning (WIL) across Canada. 

There are three member awards currently available to members in 2024. 

CEWIL Canada invites nominations or self-nominations for members (i.e. those employed within post-secondary universities, colleges and technical institutes) interested in the development of work-integrated learning, that identify as one or more of the following:

  • WIL or Co-op Practitioner 
  • WIL or Co-op Support Staff
  • Faculty or Instructors
  • Research Staff (e.g., research associates, post-doctoral fellows, etc.)
  • Director or Manager

We encourage nominations or self-nominations for individuals and teams that reflect a diverse range of experience, competencies and expertise.

Nominations and self-nominations will be accepted. The nominee must be a member in good standing with CEWIL Canada. It is not required that the nominator be a member of CEWIL Canada, except in the case of self-nominations. For example, a manager or supervisor, who is not a member, may nominate one of their CEWIL Canada member employees. 

Nominees for an Individual Awards must:

  • Be a member of good standing with CEWIL Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year (i.e., September 2023 - August 2024)
  • Meet any additional award-specific requirements as outlined.

Nominees for a Team or Group Awards must:

  • Have at minimum one team/ group members be a member in good standing with CEWIL Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year  (i.e., September 2023 - August 2024)
  • Meet any additional award-specific requirements as outlined.

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Have a Question? 

Questions regarding the 2024 CEWIL Canada Member Impact Awards eligibility criteria, nomination process, submission guidelines and/or award prizing can be directed to [email protected]. Technical questions regarding the application form can be directed to [email protected].

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Albert S. Barber Award

Impact on Philosophy, Pedagogy and/or Practice of WIL

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN UNTIL JUNE 5, 2024 - PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR SUBMISSION

The Albert S. Barder Award (Impact on Philosophy, Pedagogy and/or Practice of WIL) celebrates small and large scale initiatives (non scholarly research) by individuals or teams that have significantly contributed to advancing the principles, pedagogy and/or practice of WIL within a Canadian Institution. It highlights initiatives that effectively bridge theoretical foundations with practical implementations, recognizing the role of WIL pedagogy in translating philosophical concepts into actionable frameworks, methodologies and strategies. 

Beyond theoretical and pedagogical discourse, this award commends outstanding WIL practices that demonstrate tangible execution and thoughtful operationalization of WIL programs and initiatives. This includes but is not limited to the recognition of administrative, collaborative and logistical efforts necessary for developing, implementing and sustaining WIL opportunities. Ultimately this award underscores the significance of effective implementation and collaborative efforts in shaping impactful learning opportunities.

This award is reserved specifically for initiatives that do not fall within the category of scholarly research. Scholarly research initiatives should instead be submitted to the Dr. Graham Branton Research Award.

History
The Albert S. Barber Award, established in 1982, stands as a recognition of exceptional contributions to the advancement of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Co-operative Education in Canada. Named after Dr. Albert (Bert) S. Barber, widely regarded as the "Father of Co-operative Education in Canada," this award continues to honour those who have contributed to the advancement of WIL in Canada.

Individuals must be a member in good standing with CEWIL Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year  (i.e., September 2023 - August 2024).

For team nominees, at least one individual within a team must be a member in good standing with CEWIL Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year  (i.e., September 2023 - August 2024).

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