The Co-operators Awards $86,618 to College and University Students

The Co-operators Foundation awarded $86,618 in grants to 20 young Canadians. The grants were awarded to sustainability-minded students for their various projects.

The program is called IMPACT! The Co-operators Youth Program for Sustainability Leadership, and has awarded more than $250,000 to 440 exceptional student leaders from colleges and universities across Canada.

“The IMPACT! program has brought together bright young people from a variety of backgrounds, who share a common passion for affecting change and addressing serious environmental, social and economic challenges we face,” said Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO for The Co-operators.

“We’re pleased to provide financial support for the incredible work they are already doing in their communities.”

The grants went to:

• Alla Guelber: Royal Roads University
• Alyssa Kostello: Capilano University
• Athina Conner: Camosun College
• Clarie Horwood: Camosun College
• Cole Nadalin: Lambton College
• Devon Willis: McGill University
• Emilie Novaczek: Kings University College
• Evan Bowness: University of Manitoba
• Jane Wu: Queen’s University
• Jonathan Glencross: McGill University
• Keleigh Annau: Mount Allison University
• Lisa Prince: University of Guelph
• Manu Suvarna: University of British Columbia
• Maria Grountseva: University of British Columbia
• Mats van Kleef: University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Riley Pollom: University of Newfoundland
• Robert Woodrich: University of Windsor
• Simran Lehal: University of Northern British Columbia
• Terry Sidhu: Simon Fraser University

The funding will kick start some projects, while ensuring continued operation and expansion of others.