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CASEM Has 5 Annual Awards

  1. The Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year Award
  2. Educator/Mentor Award
  3. The Medal of Service Award
  4. Honorary Member
  5. Life Member
  6. Presidential Coin

The awards were created to recognize CASEM physicians who have contributed to the sports medicine world in a significant way, whether it be through community work or through teaching and mentoring the next generation of sport medicine physicians.

Award nominations deadline is October 27th, 2024. 

Nominations for all awards should be submitted below. See nomination criteria listed under each award for more information. Any questions regarding the nomination process can be sent to admin@casem-acmse.org.

CASEM Awards Nomination Form

1. The Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year Award

The Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year Award was developed by CASEM in 2006 to recognize the members with outstanding sport medicine volunteer commitment in the community.

This award recognizes a physician who exemplifies exceptional dedication to their local sports and exercise community, demonstrated through initiatives such as:

  • Supporting recreational and competitive athletes and teams at all levels of ability;
  • Support for local sports organizations;
  • Providing local sport event coverage;
  • Promoting physical activity for all;
  • Providing lectures to the community on sport medicine and physical activity topics;
  • Teaching on sport and exercise medicine topics for local health care providers; and
  • Leading by example in terms of living a healthy and active lifestyle.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

NOMINATION FORM

Community Sport Medicine Physician of 2023

Dr. Andy Reed, Canmore, AB

Past Recipients of the Community Sport Medicine Physician of the Year Award

2. Educator/Mentor Award

This annual award recognizes a physician who has demonstrated longstanding and outstanding contributions in teaching, mentoring and leadership in the field of Sport and Exercise Medicine in Canada.

Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians nominated for this award will be:

  • Experienced in teaching sport medicine learners in a variety of settings.
  • Aa valued mentor for Sport and Exercise Medicine students, residents, fellows or other SEM learners.
  • Shown leadership in teaching, clinical practice, sports coverage, volunteerism and advocacy.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

NOMINATION FORM

2023 Recipient of the Educator / Mentor Award

Dr. David Cudmore, Antigonish, NS

Past Recipients of the Educator/Mentor Award

3. The Medal of Service Award

This annual award recognizes individuals who have made an exceptional and outstanding contribution to the advancement of sport and exercise medicine in Canada.

The award is granted in recognition of:

  • Service to their profession in the field of event planning, event and/or team coverage
  • Service to Canadians by helping to raise the standards of sport and exercise medicine in Canada
  • Personal contribution to the advancement of the art and science of sport and exercise medicine.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

NOMINATION FORM

The 2023 Winner of the Medal of Service Award

Dr. Janice Harvey, Dundas, ON

Past Recipients of the Medal of Service Award

4. Honorary Members

An “Honorary Member” is an individual who is granted membership in the Academy as an Honorary Member. In order to be eligible as an Honorary Member, the individual must have demonstrated a unique involvement or achievement in the area of sport or sport medicine or with the Academy or whose reputation, achievements or contributions have brought honour and prestige to the Academy.

Honorary Members:

  • Must be approved by the unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.
  • Are entitled to all the benefits to which Regular Members are entitled.
  • Are not required to pay membership fees.
  • Are entitled to receive notice of, to attend and participate in and to vote (one vote each) at, all Annual Meetings and Special Meetings of the Academy.
  • Are not eligible for election as a Director or to hold any other office in the Academy.

The Board of Directors will generally not grant more than one honorary membership in any fiscal year of the Academy.

The 2022 Honorary Member

Paul Melia, President and CEO, CCES

 

Past Recipients of the Medal of Service Award

5. Lifetime Members

A “Life Member” is an individual who is granted membership in the Academy as a Life Member. In order to be eligible as a Life Member, the individual must have been a Regular Member in good standing for at least 20 years and must have performed outstanding service to the Academy or to sport medicine generally. Life Members must be approved by the unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. Life Members are entitled to all the benefits to which Regular Members are entitled but are not required paying membership fees. The Board of Directors will generally not grant more than one life membership in any fiscal year of the Academy. Life Members are entitled to receive notice of, to attend and participate in and to vote (one vote each) at, all Annual Meetings and Special Meetings of the Academy. Life Members are eligible to serve as Directors and hold any office in the Academy.

See full list of Lifetime Members at the bottom of this page

The 2023 Lifetime Member

Dr. Robert Stalker

 

6. Presidential Coin

The Presidential Merit Coin is presented at the President’s discretion to acknowledge key individuals who have given significant time and effort towards advancing CASEM’s mission. These coins will be awarded during the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

2024 recipients:

  • Dr. Kathryn Schneider (2024)
  • Dr. Winne Meeuwisse (2024)
  • Dr. Elisabeth Hobden (2024)

Past Recipients of the Presidential Coin

Lifetime Members

Thomas Fried

(1926-2007)

Steve Radin

(1932-2010)

Rudy Gittens

(1932-2013)

Derek Mackesy

Andrew Pipe

Jack Taunton

Louise Walker

Robert Brock

William Stanish

Nicholas Mohtadi

Preston Wiley

Bryan Barootes

Jamie Kissick