The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the outstanding research and/or work conducted by a certified member (CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® (CSEP-CPT) and CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists™ (CSEP-CEP). The research and/or work must contribute directly to the health and fitness industry. The recipient will provide a presentation at the CSEP Annual Conference outlining the award winning contributions and/or work.

  • The applicant must be an active CSEP certified member (CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP) in good standing, during the membership year preceding the award.
  • The applicant has made significant contributions to the advancement of the Professional Standards Program® in Canada. 
  • The applicant must be first author on the abstract submitted for the oral presentation.

  • The applicant will submit a standard abstract formatted in accordance with the Annual Scientific Meeting Submissions Guidelines. 
  • Submit a declaration that the abstract is to be considered for the CSEP Certified Member Award.
  • Submit a two-page (~600 words) outline that best describes the research/work t in greater detail. This outline should explain the rationale for the research, purpose and/or hypothesis, research design, results, a discussion that highlights the significance of the research, and how it contributes to CSEP resources and key references. 
  • Submit a one-page (~300 words) formal letter from the applicant’s supervisor, employee supervisor, or another CSEP certified member must also be submitted, which explains the role and contributions of the applicant towards the research/work.

  • A selection committee will review the applications received prior to the submission deadline. 
  • The selection committee will consist of the Vice Chair of Professional Standards, Director CEP or Director CPT, and one CSEP member. 
  • The selection committee will select up to four finalists, who will be informed at least one month prior to the CSEP Annual Conference. 
  • CSEP Certified Member Award finalists will present their abstracts in a scheduled communication session focusing on fitness, health, and physical activity.
  • The award recipient will be announced during the CSEP Annual Conference Award Ceremony.
  • Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Brianna Leadbetter

Brianna Leadbetter

CSEP Certified Member Award Recipient (2022-2023)

“This award helped me grow professionally by providing me with an opportunity to challenge myself in a competitive environment. It was important to me as a certified member to have the value of my work recognized. We need more integration between academic and practical sectors, and this award supports that.“

2022 

  • Brianna Leadbetter, CSEP-CEP (award recipient)
  • Alex Game, CSEP-CEP (finalist)
  • Jou-Chung (Victoria) Chang, CSEP-CEP (finalist)

 

2021 

  • Nick Bray, CSEP-CEP (award recipient)
  • Joseph Brown CSEP-CPT, CSEP-CEP (finalist)

 

2020 

  • Kristine Godziuk, CSEP-CEP, University of Alberta (award recipient)

2019 

  • Sarah Weller, CSEP-CEP, University of British Columbia (award recipient)

 

2018 

  • Kristine Godziuk, CSEP-CEP, University of Alberta (award recipient)

 

2017 

  • Brandon Collins, CSEP-CEP, Memorial University (award recipient)

 

2016 

  • Denise Wooding, CSEP-CPT, University of Toronto (award recipient)

 

2015 

  • Kevin Boldt, CSEP-CEP, University of Calgary (award recipient)

 

2014 

  • Allana LeBlanc, CSEP-CEP, University of Ottawa (award recipient)

 

2013 

  • Joel Krentz, University of Saskatchewan (award recipient)

 

2012 

  • Elias Tomaras, University of Calgary (award recipient)

 

2011 

  • Rob Gumeniak, York University (award recipient)

 

2009 

  • Vivian Poon, CSEP-CPT (award recipient)
  • Jessica Scott CSEP-CET, (finalist)

  • The award recipient will receive a $500 (CAD) honorarium to assist with travel expenses to the CSEP Annual Conference. 
  • Finalists will receive a $250 (CAD) honorarium to assist with travel expenses to the CSEP Annual Conference.

Submission is now closed.

Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion Statement

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.