The aim of this award celebrates CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists™ (CSEP-CEPs) and CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® (CSEP-CPTs) who have demonstrated excellence in business leadership, entrepreneurship, or self-employment. This award highlights the critical role of business owners and entrepreneurs in advancing exercise science, expanding access to high-quality services, and fostering innovation within the industry. It reinforces CSEP’s commitment to supporting professional members in their business endeavors and advocating for their success.

  • Open to all active CSEP-CEPs and CSEP-CPTs in good standing.
  • Nominees must own or operate a business related to exercise science, health, or wellness or be self-employed in the industry.
  • A one-page letter outlining how the nominee has excelled in business leadership, professional impact, and mentorship.
  • Resume/CV
  • (Optional) Additional letters of support from peers, clients, or business associates.
  • Submit between April 1 – May 1, 2025, to be recognized for your contributions to exercise science and kinesiology.
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  • The CSEP Member Services Committee will review the submissions and select the award recipient. 
  • Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • The recipient will receive a framed certificate to be presented at the CSEP Annual Conference and a $500.00 honorarium.

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.