Collin Cureatz Memorial Award for Co-op Student Involvement
Collin Cureatz Memorial Award for Co-op Student Involvement
The Collin Cureatz Memorial award recognizes a co-op student who has contributed to the betterment of the University of Guelph co-op program or to co-op student life during 2025. Established in 1999, the award was renamed in 2008 in honour and remembrance of exemplary co-op student Collin Cureatz. During his years at Guelph, Collin achieved excellent marks, was an outstanding co-op student, an enthusiastic Peer Helper and dedicated volunteer within the community. This award is presented each year to a student who mirrors the outstanding qualities and talents that Collin possessed.
Students, along with faculty and staff, are invited to nominate any Co-op student who has registered at the University of Guelph for at least one semester during 2025 and has positively represented the Co-op program to current students, future students and the community in general. This award includes a $1,000 cash prize, a certificate of honour, and permanent name placement on the awards plaque.
This award requires two nominators and two letters of support. Please ensure you have all documentation ready before submitting the nomination.
The COMPLETE package which includes this form and the student's form is due November 21, 2025
The student you have nominated will receive an email from us notifying them of your nomination and instructions for completing the student form. It would also be helpful for you to let them know they've been nominated and must complete the package to be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact our office by emailing coopadmin@uoguelph.ca or call us at 519-824-4120 ext. 56428.