Centre for Sport & Exercise Education 2023 Awards

Congratulations CSEE Award Recipients

This year, CSEE, in partnership with the College Foundation, awarded just under $20,000 to more than 20 students.

In addition to the award recipients listed below, we would like to acknowledge that over 165 students were recognized on the Dean's honour roll during the past academic year as having achieved a GPA of 8.0 or higher in completing 9 or more college credits. 

Message from the Dean

A heartfelt congratulations to all award recipients on your remarkable achievements. You are outstanding students who have earned your recognition. We offer thanks to our donors for their continued support to Camosun College students. Your generosity provides much-needed financial support, enables academic excellence and promotes community involvement. The recipients listed here demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, creative expression, social responsibility, community service and a host of other amazing skills and attributes.

I wish each of you every success and the very best in your journey ahead.
 

Richard Stride | Dean, Centre for Sport & Exercise Education and School of Business

AET Clinic Award – Athletic & Exercise Therapy

Julia Tschanz

Awarded to a student who has completed their 4th year of study in the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy program and who has successfully completed clinical placement in the AET Clinic.

Donated by Athletic and Exercise Therapy Clinic

CATA Student Leadership Award

Nina Tajbakhsh

Awarded to a second-year (or higher) student in the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy program who is a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association and a member of a designated regional chapter and has maintained their status.

Donated by Canadian Athletic Therapists Association

CFUW Victoria – Doreen Sutherland Award in Sport & Exercise

Brook Ure

In memory of long-time member Doreen Sutherland, the purpose of this gift is to encourage women to pursue careers in sport and exercise by providing an award to a woman-identifying student in good standing studying in any program offered by the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education.

Donated by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Victoria Chapter

Crofton Family Sports Education Awards

Vanessa Perrin & Brenna Seymour

Awarded to two CSEE students to recognize and celebrate their outstanding performance or contributions made to the community, the College, a fellow student of the Centre for Sport & Exercise Education.

Donated by The Crofton Family

CSEP “From Health to High Performance” Legacy Award

Devin Sheehan & Morgan Boot

Awarded to two CSEE students who have completed a minimum of two years of full-time study in the Bachelor of Sport Leadership, Bachelor of Kinesiology, or Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy programs who demonstrate their intent to pursue and/or maintain CSEP certification, or demonstrate past involvement with CSEP like activities, and/or articulate how CSEP certification will assist in their future endeavours.

Donated by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

CSEP/SCPE Undergraduate Student Award – Exercise Therapy

Char Amelia

Awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy, the Bachelor of Kinesiology, or the Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership program with the highest academic standing in the scientific portion of the curriculum.

Donated by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Dean’s Award of Excellence

Caleb Piechnik

Awarded to a CSEE student who has excelled in academics, demonstrated strong leadership and professionalism, and represents the core values of Camosun College and the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education.

Donated by the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education 

Equilibrium Massage Therapy/Therapeutics RMT Award

Joshua Cabuco

Awarded to second year Diploma of Massage Therapy student who has demonstrated skills that translate into great feedback and patient care satisfaction from their clinical placement.

Donated by Equilibrium Massage Therapy/Therapeutics

Greater Victoria 55+ Games Legacy Award

Brandon Green

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Sport Management Diploma, Degree or Post Degree Diploma Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated volunteer efforts in the community, experience in event management and/or delivery and be in good academic standing with the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education and Camosun College.

Donated by the Greater Victoria 55+ Games

Lifetime Sport Rostek True Grit Award

Anonymous

Awarded to a student enrolled in KIN 135 who demonstrated a positive attitude while displaying passion and perseverance in activity based course work.

Donated by the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education

Lois M. Smith/Commonwealth Scholarship for Athletes

Nina Tajbakhsh

Awarded to a CSEE student who has represented Canada or their province by competing in a major international or national event.

Donated by Lois M. Smith

Pearl & Knud Boelt Centre for Sports Awards

Cailin Willis & Minh Andy Trung

Awarded to two deserving Centre for Sport & Exercise Education students in their final year of study. 

Donated by Pearl & Knud Boelt

Peninsula Co-op Exercise & Wellness Award

Rebecca Knight

Awarded to the top all-around student in the Exercise and Wellness or Kinesiology Diploma program.

Donated by Peninsula Co-op

PISE Award of Excellence in Athletic & Exercise Therapy

Elya Payne

Awarded to a student entering their fourth year in the Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy program who has the desire to work in the exercise therapy field, with a strong GPA in clinical-based exercise therapy courses.

Donated by Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence

PISE Award of Excellence in Sport & Fitness Leadership

Taya Karsten

Awarded to a Kinesiology, Sport & Fitness Leadership or Sport Management student who has exhibited great leadership and passion for the community, with a strong GPA, and has the desire to work in the sport & fitness field.

Donated by Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence

Rob Fraser Founder's Award

Zachary Lee

Awarded to a full-time Centre for Sport & Exercise Education student in their graduating year who displays tenacity and an entrepreneurial spirit. This student demonstrates a passion for learning and growth through their formal education while incorporating or with the intention to incorporate their own business and contribute to the entrepreneurial landscape.

Donated by Rob Fraser

Saanich Physio + – Massage Therapy Award

Delaney Booker

Awarded to a massage therapy student who has demonstrated clinical excellence and research integration.

Donated by Saanich Physio +

Congratulations to all!

If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education and our students please contact the Camosun Foundation or donate online.