Awards ProgramCelebrating Excellence |
CanSPEP Awards ProgramHistoryThe CanSPEP Awards program was created in 2006 and seeks to recognize members and industry contributors who have had a significant impact on the association. Based on merit as determined by a selection committee, and ratified by the Board of Directors, not all award categories are fulfilled annually. |
2025 Award CategoriesBelow describes the purpose of each award, and past winners. Deadline to submit nomination: May 20, 2025 |
NEW - New Member of the Year AwardNew in 2025, this Award will recognize a new member who has demonstrated a keen dedication to CanSPEP through attendance, volunteerism, being a CanSPEP Champion and overall engagement. Nominate a Colleague for the New Member of the Year Award. | ![]() Volunteer of the Year AwardIn appreciation of the value the Society places on volunteerism, this annual award recognizes a CanSPEP Member who has demonstrated his/her commitment to the organization with a notable contribution of skills, time and effort in the last 12 months. Nominate a Colleague for the Volunteer of the Year Award. |
Industry Partner AwardIn appreciation of the value the Society places on industry partners, this award recognizes a CanSPEP industry partner who has demonstrated his/her commitment by supporting and promoting the reputation of CanSPEP within the wider industry community. Nominate a Colleague for the Industry Partner of the Year Award. | Excellence in Leadership AwardAs an association governed by volunteers, we place a very high value on the members who step forward to lend their skills, passion and the required time commitment to the leadership roles. This award recognizes a CanSPEP Member who has made substantial contributions to the Society over a prolonged period of time. Nominate a Colleague for the Excellence in Leadership Award. |
Heidi Wilker Excellence in Mentorship AwardIn appreciation of the value the Society places on mentorship, this award recognizes a CanSPEP Member who has demonstrated his/her commitment to mentoring by guiding, supporting and promoting the training and career development of fellow Members and who has had a significant positive impact on their mentees’ careers. |
Awards Program - Previous Award Winners |
Joy Fox Award for Innovation
| Heidi Wilker Excellence in Mentorship Award
| Excellence in Leadership
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Volunteer of the Year Award
| CanSPEP President’s Award
CanSPEP Resilience Award
| Jeremy Tyrell Scholarship
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Industry Partner Award
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