CanSPEP Awards Program

History

The 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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 AWARD WINNERS!

New Member of The Year Award – Leah Weselowski

Volunteer of The Year Award –   Heather Schidlowsky

Excellence in Leadership Award – Cass Bayley

Industry Partner Award – Lori Lopez, Tourism Richmond

Jeremy Tyrell Memorial Award – Orest Gawdyda

Heidi Wilker Award for Excellence in Mentorship – Bettyanne Sherrer

President's Award – Feiona Gobin


Award Categories


New Member of the Year Award

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.

Eligibility:

  • All new (*) CanSPEP members, in good standing, holding CanSPEP membership at the time of the nomination, are eligible for this award. They must NOT have previously won the award.
  • Nominee is not a Business Associate or Student Member.

(*) New member refers to members who have joined CanSPEP within 24 months of the nomination.

Click HERE for nomination form

Volunteer of the Year Award

In appreciation of the value that CanSPEP places on volunteerism, this annual award recognizes a CanSPEP Member who has demonstrated their commitment to the organization with a notable contribution of skills, time and effort in the last 12 months.

Eligibility:

  • All CanSPEP members, in good standing, holding CanSPEP membership at the time of the nomination, are eligible for this award.
  • Nominee has a minimum of two (2) years of continuous, active membership.
  • Nominee is not a Business Associate or Student Member.


Click HERE for nomination form.


Industry Partner Award

In appreciation of the value that CanSPEP places on industry partners, this award recognizes a CanSPEP industry partner (individual) who has demonstrated their commitment by supporting and promoting the reputation of CanSPEP within the wider industry community.

Eligibility:  

  • All CanSPEP industry partners at the time of the nomination are eligible for this award.


Click HERE for nomination form.



Excellence in Leadership Award

As an association governed by volunteers, CanSPEP places 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 CanSPEP over a prolonged period of time.

Eligibility:

  • All CanSPEP members, in good standing, holding CanSPEP membership at the time of the nomination, are eligible for this award.
  • Nominee has a minimum of five (5) years of continuous, active membership.
  • Nominee is not a Business Associate or Student Member.
Click HERE for nomination form.



Heidi Wilker Excellence in Mentorship Award

In appreciation of the value that CanSPEP places on mentorship, this award recognizes a CanSPEP Member who has demonstrated their 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.

In 2019, the Mentorship Award was renamed the Heidi Wilker Excellence in Mentorship Award in recognition of the many years that Heidi has provided mentorship support to our community.

Eligibility:

  • All CanSPEP members, in good standing, holding CanSPEP membership at the time of the nomination, are eligible for this award.
  • Nominee has a minimum of five (5) years of continuous, active membership
  • Nominee is not a Business Associate or Student Member

Click HERE for nomination form.


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