This award is designed to honor a CSEP member who has made exceptional contributions to the field of exercise physiology in Canada, covering aspects such as physical activity, fitness, health, and human performance. Recognizing achievements primarily in scientific research and scholarship, this accolade also considers extraordinary service to CSEP or related organizations under special circumstances. It celebrates individuals who have significantly advanced the understanding or application of exercise physiology, contributing to the field’s growth and impact in Canada.

  • Applicants must have made significant contributions to exercise physiology in Canada, encompassing areas like physical activity, fitness, health, and human performance.
  • Contributions can be through scientific research and scholarship or exceptional service to CSEP or a similar organization, though the award primarily recognizes scientific achievements, with administrative service considered under exceptional circumstances.
  • The applicant must be a CSEP member in good standing when applying and receiving the award.
  • The applicant will submit a one-page (~300 words) formal letter that includes rationale in support of the nomination. 
  • Applicants not selected will remain in the nomination pool for an additional year at their discretion.
  • Applications within a three-year period may be submitted in the form of an update to the original submission, as long as the nominee continues to meet the award eligibility criteria.
  • The selection committee will consist of the President’s Council.  
  • Please note that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • The award recipient will be named at the CSEP Annual Conference during the Gala and will be presented with a framed citation. 
  • The award recipient will receive complimentary registration to the CSEP Annual Conference. 
  • Following the CSEP Annual Conference, the award recipient will receive a $2,000 (CAD) monetary award.

2023

  • Dr. Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou, Ph.D., Brock University

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 

2015 

  • David Behm, Memorial University of Newfoundland 

2014 

  • Brian MacIntosh, University of Calgary

2013 

  • Bob Ross, Queen’s University
  • Angelo Tremblay, University of 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 

  • Philip Gardiner, University of Manitoba

2006 

  • François Péronnet, University of Montreal

2005 

  • Oded Bar-Or, McMaster University 

2004

  • Terrence E. Graham, University of Toronto

2003 

  • Arend Bonen, University of Waterloo

2001 

  • Donald C. McKenzie, University of British Columbia

2000 

  • Art Quinney, University of Alberta

1999 

  • Norman Gledhill, York University

1998 

  • Angelo N. Belcastro, University of Western Ontario

1997

  • Richard L. Hughson, University of Waterloo

1995 

  • David Cunningham, University of Western Ontario 

1992 

  • All 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, University of 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.