Current Students Awards

  • Application form deadline: Monday March 3rd, 2025 at 4:30pm
  • Application forms must be completed electronically and submitted to skhs.ugassist@queensu.ca by the deadline. A complete application includes the form, a current resume and a headshot photograph of the nominee.
  • Recipients will be announced at the end of Winter Term. 

CCUPEKA Leadership Award

Criteria: Awarded annually to a graduating KINE student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies who best demonstrates leadership, academic success, and commitment to the professions of Kinesiology and Physical Education.  The student will have made significant contributions in leadership as evidenced by the student’s participation in any activities related to their degree during their undergraduate studies.

Eligibility:  A graduating full-time student in the Kinesiology program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average).

Application Form

Danielle Polk Memorial Award

Criteria: Demonstrates a love of the outdoors and outdoor activities, enthusiasm for life, love of humanity, and devotion to family and friends. Fundamental to this award is that the candidate should exhibit a positive effect on their family, friends, classmates and community, and have demonstrated a personal commitment to and/or volunteer experiences in outdoor pursuits.  Examples of a positive effect on others may include:  participation in a variety of outdoor activities; showing genuine compassion for others through volunteer activities directed to helping marginalized communities; providing encouragement for classmates to succeed; and showing thoughtful support for family and friends.

Eligibility: A full-time student in Kinesiology who will be entering fourth year in September 2023. 

Application Form 

Don Krestel Memorial Award

Criteria: Promotes an appreciation of the community and the needs of individuals within it.  The nominees will demonstrate by their actions and experiences, the application of their knowledge for the betterment of those around them, particularly those who are marginalized (e.g. persons who are unhoused, persons with disabilities, etc.).

Eligibility:  A full-time student in the Kinesiology program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average).

Application Form 

Fred Lamble Bartlett Memorial Award

Criteria: Demonstrates integrity, leadership and a sensitivity to and respect for the feelings of others.  This award is presented in memory of the first Director of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.

Eligibility:  A full-time student in Health Studies or Kinesiology who will be entering fourth year in September 2023. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average).

Application Form 

Health Studies Award of Excellence

Criteria:  Demonstrates academic excellence, strong leadership within the Health Studies student body, and has an exemplary record of volunteer work (minimum one hour per week) that aims to improve individual or community health.

Eligibility:  Any full-time student in the Health Studies program (Major, Medial or Minor). Minimum GPA of 3.3 (overall B+ cumulative average).

Application Form 

PHE Canada Student Award

Description:  Awarded annually to a student in Kinesiology or Health Studies who demonstrates student leadership in the fields of health and physical education and related disciplines through promotion of health, physical activity and/or recreation.  

Eligibility:  A full-time student in Health Studies or Kinesiology with second, third or fourth year standing. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average). 

Application Form 

W. K. Rowe Revved Up Legacy Award

Description: Awarded annually to one student in Kinesiology or Health Studies who best demonstrates academic excellence and exemplary commitment to the Kingston Revved Up Exercise program.

Eligibility:  A full-time student in Health Studies or Kinesiology with third or fourth year standing.  Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+) with over 100 volunteer hours assisting Revved Up members, including at least one hour per week for one semester during the academic year in which the nomination occurs.

Application Form 

Ron Stewart Physical Education Prize

Description:  Established by associates and friends of Ron Stewart, B.A. – B.P.H.E. ’57, who during his undergraduate years at Queen’s was three times voted the most valuable player of the Senior Intercollegiate Football Team by his teammates.  Awarded annually to the student entering the fourth year of the Kinesiology program who has exhibited a high level of performance, leadership, fair play and team spirit in athletic endeavours.

Eligibility:  A full-time student in the Kinesiology program who will be entering fourth year in September 2023. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average).

Application Form 

Stephen J. Hobbs Memorial Award

Description:  Awarded to a student in Kinesiology on the basis of participation in and contribution to student activities, particularly in the areas of Intramural sports and student government, in a given academic year.

Eligibility:  A full-time student in the Kinesiology program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall B cumulative average).

Application Form