The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the outstanding research and/or work conducted by a professional 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 contributions and/or work.

  • The applicant must be a current active CSEP certified member (CSEP-CPT or CSEP-CEP) in good standing and must also have been an active member in good standing during the membership year immediately 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.
  • Submit an abstract adhering to the Annual Scientific Meeting Submission Guidelines and declare it for the CSEP Professional Member Award consideration.
  • Provide a detailed two-page (~600 words) outline of your research/work, including its rationale, objectives/hypothesis, methodology, results, and significance, particularly highlighting its contribution to CSEP resources.
  • Include a one-page (~300 words) letter from your supervisor, employment supervisor, or a CSEP certified member detailing your contributions and role in the research/work.
  • A selection committee, including the Vice Chair of Professional Standards, Director CEP or Director CPT, and one CSEP member, will evaluate applications received by the deadline.
  • The selection committee will select up to four finalists, who will be informed at least one month prior to the CSEP Annual Conference. 
  • CSEP Professional 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.
  • The award recipients will also be presented with a certificate of acknowledgement at the CSEP Annual Conference Gala. 
  • Following the CSEP Annual Conference, the award recipient will receive a $500 (CAD) honorarium, while finalists will receive a $250 (CAD) honorarium, each to assist with travel expenses to the conference.

2023

  • Abba-Gayle Mosley, CSEP-CPT (award Recipient)
  • Christina Ziebart, CSEP-CEP (finalist)
  • Philip Edwards, CSEP-CEP (finalist)
  • Fattaneh Farahmand, CSEP-CEP (finalist)
Testimonial

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)

Accepting Submissions from April 22, 2024 – June 3, 2024

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.