2025 Cooperative Education Award Winners

During her second co-op with Qulture Agency, Dilnoza consistently presented herself with poise, tact, and a solutions-oriented mindset that earned the respect of clients and colleagues alike. Despite joining during a pivotal and fast-paced time, Dilnoza demonstrated an eagerness to learn and quickly became an integral part of the team. She showed remarkable initiative when she took charge of onboarding Calvin Klein Fragrances as a new client, proactively identifying areas where she could streamline processes and strengthen the client relationship which directly contributed to their ongoing partnership with the agency. Dilnoza proved herself a reliable team member who consistently met deadlines and delivered high-quality work, whether managing social media accounts, coordinating approvals, or planning large-scale brand events. 

Qulture Agency is a creative and digital marketing agency that has worked with brands such as Prada, Calvin Klein, and Google.

Imani left a lasting impact on both the students and school community of New Hope Christian Academy during her Dance and Movement Therapy (DMT) co-op. Imani designed and implemented a comprehensive therapeutic movement program for students aged three to eight, helping foster emotional expression, self-regulation, and social interaction. Imani showed professionalism in every interaction, treating students, staff, and families with kindness and respect. She also worked to individualize the programs to cater to each student’s needs — one of her most notable contributions was her work with a student diagnosed with autism who faced challenges with sensory processing and communication in group settings. Imani developed a one-on-one program combining gentle, rhythmic movements with calming music. Through consistent sessions, she introduced sensory-friendly activities that helped the student regulate emotions and build trust. Over time, the student began engaging more during group activities and even initiated interactions with peers. This breakthrough highlighted Imani’s ability to adapt therapeutic techniques to meet the diverse needs of individual students, demonstrating empathy, creativity, and a deep understanding of therapeutic practices. 

New Hope Christian Academy is a private religious school located in Philadelphia with a commitment to spiritual growth and academic excellence.

Jahmir proactively sought opportunities to improve his skills and expand his knowledge during his work at Target Building Construction. In addition to helping onboard new hires and other co-ops, Jahmir excelled at his own tasks to the extent that he took over the responsibility of project manager on multiple projects. Acting as project manager, Jahmir managed contracts, budgets, and schedules and led the overall coordination efforts between the clients and his own team members to ensure the projects were successful. Thanks to Jahmir’s willingness to learn and proactively search for opportunities to grow within both the company and the industry, he proved himself an invaluable resource who made extraordinary contributions to Target Building Construction during his co-op.

Target Building Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Crum Lynne, PA. They specialize in higher education, health care, life sciences, and commercial construction.

Kacy’s contribution to The Environmental Collaboratory of Drexel University (TEC) cannot be overstated. In her co-op, Kacy developed residential energy education materials for multiple municipal partners. These materials, including digital pamphlets and a public access TV show for Berk’s County, help educate homeowners on the various tax credits and rebates available to them for a variety of activities including weatherization, energy efficiency, home electrification, and purchasing an electric vehicle. During her co-op, she attended the COP 28 UN Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates. She also assisted during TEC’s launch of an internal grant making processes, proposing a separate fund to support student-run projects, which has funded five student projects to date. Kacy continues to work with TEC as the student leader of the Climate Hub Student Project Fund.  

The Environmental Collaboratory at Drexel University seeks to create and implement climate justice solutions throughout the Philadelphia region to drive systemic change and further environmental justice in the community. 

Kimberlyn quickly proved their worth at Philadelphia software company Dynasty 11 Studios Inc. With a sensational combination of capability and agility, they performed numerous tasks such as back end, front end, and UI development. Kimberlyn caught on quickly to their co-op's codebase and goals while still managing to leave their own creative fingerprint on the product. Kimberlyn has been recognized for their composure, intelligence, perspective, and professionalism and is an indispensable member of the team. They will be working with Dynasty 11 Studios Inc. again for their Senior Project and is a target for employment post-graduation.

Dynasty 11 Studios Inc. is a Philadelphia-based game software development studio that created the app Player 2, a social networking and team building app for gamers.

Working at Alpha Omega DPC for her co-op, Liliana quickly befriended her patients with her pleasant disposition and engaging conversation. In learning her patients' history and engaging with them, she was able to gain their trust and discuss medical issues nonconfrontationally with even the most reluctant patients. Liliana also provided administrative support in updating the office handbook and assisting with monthly update newsletters for patients. Her strong desire to help those in need was obvious in her hands-on engagement and eagerness to learn.  

Alpha Omega DPC is a direct primary care office based in Camden, Delaware that focuses on providing community focused and patient centered holistic care.

Terri's initiative, drive, and dependability as a student teacher led to her becoming a highly sought-after guest teacher within the science and math departments at Flowing Wells Junior High School. Putting in far beyond her required practicum hours, she arrived early and stayed late. Terri has been recognized for her creation of fun and engaging curriculum materials, such as an interactive Super Mario digital project to practice integers, which teachers and students are excited to use. Whether she’s helping design a helipad on the football field to accommodate a Pima County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, interacting with parents, or attending district-wide professional development meetings, her passion and professionalism have impressed everyone who has had the opportunity to work with her.  

Flowing Wells Junior High School is a public school in Tucson, Arizona that hopes to foster student success through a learning environment that develops skills and higher-order thinking.