The aim of this award is to honor exceptional CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists™ (CSEP-CEPs) and CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® (CSEP-CPTs) who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the field within the past year. This award highlights individuals making a significant impact through their professional practice, advocacy, leadership, innovation, or dedication to professional development. Impact may be demonstrated through meaningful contributions to clients, the community, or the broader profession.

  • The applicant must be a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists™ (CSEP-CEPs) or CSEP Certified Personal Trainers® (CSEP-CPTs) member in good standing at the time of application submission, and during the past year. 
  • The nominee must have made notable contributions to the field within the past year.
  • A one-page letter detailing the nominee’s contributions, advocacy, and impact.
  • Resume/CV
  • (Optional) Additional letters of support.
  • Apply 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.

2024

  • Joy Chiekwe, MSc., CSEP-CEP, Dalhousie University

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.