The award is based on academic performance and given annually in the Spring term to a full-time undergraduate student who is in their third year of study in the Beedie School of Business. To be considered eligible, candidates should have completed one 300 division management information systems course, demonstrate their involvement in extracurricular or volunteer activities and interest in information technology by providing their resume and cover letter specific to these interests, and include a letter of recommendation from a management information systems or computing science faculty member with their application. The award will be made by the Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee on the nomination of the Beedie School of Business.