The Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (CSEE) is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2022 student 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 Ƶapp 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 andSchool 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 female 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 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 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
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
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 Ƶapp and the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education
Donated by the Centre for Sport and Exercise Education
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 Ƶapp.
Donated by the Greater Victoria 55+ Games
Lifetime Sport Rostek True Grit Award
Maddy Jordison
Awarded to a student enrolled in both EXW 120 and EXW 121 courses 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 CSEE 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 BSFL 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 Plus – Massage Therapy Award
Delaney Booker
Awarded to a massage therapy student who has demonstrated clinical excellence and research integration.
Donated by Saanich Physiotherapy
Academic Award Recipients
- TBA (Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy)
- TBA (Bachelor of Sport & Fitness Leadership, Exercise and Wellness Specialization)
- TBA (Bachelor of Sport Management)
- TBA (Diploma in Exercise & Wellness)
- TBA (Diploma in Massage Therapy)
Congratulations to all!
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Contact information
CSEE Admin