PHE Canada Impact Award

This award honours an individual, group, or organization for their exemplary and unique contribution to Physical and Health Education and/or Healthy School Communities through the development of innovative resources, practices, pedagogy or research and has demonstrated results that show their transformative impact.

2024-2025 Nomination Period

November 4^th, 2024 - January 10^th, 2025

Nomination Form

Number of Awards

Up to ten (10) recipients are selected for this award each conference cycle.

Who may Nominate?

Anyone may nominate an individual, group, or organization for this award. This includes provincial/territorial physical and health education association members, PHE Canada and Provincial/Territorial Association staff, public health professionals, colleagues, parents, students, or any individual wishing to highlight the exceptional work of an individual, group or organization implementing a Health Promoting Schools program. Nominations from underrepresented groups are encouraged. 

Eligibility

• The nominee can be an individual, group, or organization.
• The nominee can be from any sector (i.e., teachers, administrators, public health professionals, school board consultants, parent councils, volunteer agencies, not-for-profit groups, social services, etc.) 
• The nominee can demonstrate transformative impact to the advancement of quality Physical and Health Education in Canada.

Selection Criteria

• The nominee(s) has made a positive impact in the school community or beyond and can demonstrate results that show their impact.
• The nominee(s) has made a transformative impact in the school community through the development of innovative resources, practices, pedagogy, or research in physical and/or health education.

Nomination Process

The nomination form must be submitted online, accompanied by:

• Three nominators listed.
• 500-word description of:
  • Description of research/innovative practices;
  • Impact of the research/innovative practices have had in the field of physical education and health education beyond the school;
  • Knowledge mobilization/ Engagement strategy;
  • Sustainability.
• 100-word synopsis of accomplishments.
• Two (2) 250-word letters of reference that speak specifically to the evaluation criteria.
• Supporting documentation (not exceeding five pages) that showcases the nominee’s contribution to the field.

Selection Process

PHE Canada’s review team is composed of PHE Canada Board Members, subject matter experts, and partners from education, health, culture, sport and recreation. In addition, the review committee has two youth members. This team works collaboratively to ensure a thorough and impartial evaluation process, maintaining the integrity and prestige of our awards.

Selection Process:

• Review: PHE Canada reviews each nomination for completeness and eligibility.
• Committee Evaluation: Nominations are forwarded to the PHE Canada Awards Committee for assessment.
• Decision: Recipients are selected based on their alignment with the award's criteria.

Award Presentation and Benefits

Impact Award recipients receive:

• Recognition: Recipients receive an award plaque and are acknowledged at PHE Canada's Awards Ceremony, annual report, and on the website.
• Registration: Complimentary registration at the next conference (travel and accommodation not included).