Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form

PHE Canada’s Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the highest honours bestowed by PHE Canada. It is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary and life-long dedication to the advancement of quality Physical Education, Health Education and/or healthy school practices across Canada.

2025-2026 Nomination Period:

October 6^th, 2025 - January 8^th, 2026

Nomination Form

Candidate Information

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Please indicate the city and country where the nominee resides

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Current Position

Title

Organization

Start Date

Previous Position 1

Title

Organization

Start Date

End Date

Previous Position 2

Title

Organization

Start Date

End Date

The Candidate

Has at least 20 years experience as a teacher, researcher, coach, supervisor or administrator, etc. in Canada;

Has an affiliation* with their national, provincial or territorial Physical and Health Education and Education sector; and,

*Please be sure to share the nature of their affiliation with their governing bodies that show a long standing impact, i.e. for how long and in which roles, in the letters of reference.

Has not previously received this award.

First Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Please check the box if the first nominator is a member of PHE Canada.

Second Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Please check the box if the second nominator is a member of PHE Canada.

Third Nominator

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address Line 2

City

Province/Territory

Postal Code

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Please check the box if the third nominator is a member of PHE Canada.

About the Candidate

Biographical Sketch

Please provide a brief biographical sketch which describes the background and accomplishments of the candidate and how they meet the selection criteria of this award. The biographical sketch should be 250-300 words in length.

Letters of Reference

The first nominator's nomination letter should be 1-2 page in length. Please also include two (2) additional one-page letters of reference that outline why the candidate deserves the Lifetime Achievement Award.

At least one letter must be from a person with expertise in the field of Physical Education, Health Education and/or Healthy Schools.
Please be sure to share the nature of their affiliation with their governing bodies that show a long standing impact, i.e. for how long and in which roles, in the letters of reference.
All letters must be signed by the respective nominator.

If you would prefer to send the letters by mail or fax indicate so.

Required file format: single spaced, 12 point font, Arial font.
Allowed file types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.

Nomination Letter - First Nominator (1-2 pages)

I will send the first nominator's letter by fax or mail.

Reference Letter - Second Nominator (1 page)

I will send the first nominator's letter by fax or mail.

Reference Letter - Third Nominator (1 page)

I will send the first nominator's letter by fax or mail.

Supporting Documentation

Please attach any supporting documentation that showcases the candidate’s contribution to the field.

Maximum length: 5 pages, single spaced, 12 point font, Arial.

Attach Documentation

Important Note

All letters and supporting documentation not attached to this submission must be received by the PHE Canada office by the nomination deadline. It can be sent to:

Attn: Awards
Physical and Health Education Canada
2451 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON
K1H 7X7
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 613-523-1206

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