Inspire

R. Tait McKenzie Lifetime Achievement Award

Named after the distinguished Canadian physical educator, physician, and sculptor, the R. Tait McKenzie Lifetime Achievement award epitomizes Dr. R. Tait McKenzie’s professional ideals, service to humanity, and dedication to the advancement of knowledge and understanding of physical and health education, recreation, and dance. This award honours an individual's extraordinary and life-long dedication to the advancement of quality Physical and Health Education practices across Canada.

2023-2024 Nomination Period

October 3rd, 2023 - January 12th, 2024


Nomination Form

Candidate Information
Current Position
Previous Position 1
Previous Position 2
The Candidate
*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.
First Nominator
Second Nominator
Third Nominator
About the Candidate
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 physical and/or health education, recreation or dance.
  • 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.
One file only.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.
One file only.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.
Required file format: two pages, single spaced, 12 point font, Arial.
One file only.
5 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.
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.
Required file format: 5 pages, single spaced, 12 point font, Arial.
One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, jpg, png, jpeg.
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