The purpose of the CSEP Honour Award is to annually honour an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to exercise physiology (encompassing physical activity, fitness, health and human performance) in Canada.
While such a contribution could have been made through either traditional scientific endeavours (research and scholarship) or through exceptional service to CSEP or similar association or agency, the award will normally be granted for a contribution to science, and only under exceptional circumstances will it be awarded for administrative service.
Eligibility:
The recipient normally will be a Canadian who has made his/her contribution in Canada in exercise physiology (encompassing physical activity, fitness, health and human performance).
Nominations:
Nominations for the Honour Award are open to any CSEP member. The nomination should be in the form of a letter signed by the member and should include a brief rationale in support of the individual nominated. Letters can be faxed, emailed or mailed to the CSEP office prior to June 30.
Nominees who are not selected automatically remain in the pool for an additional year.
Re-nominations (within a three-year period) may be submitted in the form of an update to the original submission.
Format of the Award:
The recipient shall receive a $2,000 monetary award and a citation suitable for framing. The award shall be presented at the AGM.
Previous Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kevin Shoemaker | University of Western Ontario |
| 2019 | Lawrence Spriet | University of Guelph |
| 2018 | Audrey Hicks | McMaster University |
| 2017 | Ira Jacobs | University of Toronto |
| 2016 | Mark Tremblay | Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research (CHEO-HALO) |
| 2015 | David Behm | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| 2014 | Brian MacIntosh | University of Calgary |
| 2013 | Bob Ross; Angelo Tremblay |
Queens University; Université Laval |
| 2012 | Don Paterson | Western University |
| 2011 | Enzo Cafarelli | York University |
| 2010 | David Hood | York University |
| 2009 | Luc Léger | University of Montreal |
| 2008 | Mark Tarnopolsky | McMaster University |
| 2007 | Phillip Gardiner | Université de Manitoba |
| 2006 | François Péronnet | Université de Montréal |
| 2005 | Oded Bar-Or | McMaster University |
| 2004 | Terrence E. Graham | University of Guelph |
| 2003 | Michael Houston | University of Waterloo |
| 2002 | Arend Bonen | University of Waterloo |
| 2001 | Donald C. McKenzie | University of British Columbia |
| 2000 | Art Quinney | University of Alberta |
| 1999 | Norm Gledhill | York University |
| 1998 | Angelo N. Belcastro | University of Western Ontario |
| 1997 | Richard L. Hughson | University of Waterloo |
| 1996 | No Award | |
| 1995 | David Cunningham | University of Western Ontario |
| 1994 | No Award | |
| 1993 | No Award | |
| 1992 | All 25 CASS Past Presidents | |
| 1991 | Donald Bailey | University of Saskatchewan |
| 1990 | Barry D. McPherson | Wilfrid Laurier University |
| 1989 | J. Duncan MacDougall | McMaster University |
| 1988 | Claude Bouchard | Université Laval |
| 1987 | Howard Green | University of Waterloo |
| 1986 | Albert W. Taylor | University of Western Ontario |
| 1985 | Roy J. Shephard | University of Toronto |
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.