CSEM Awards
CSEM recognizes the contributions of members who significantly impact excellence in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.
La SCEM reconnait les contributions des membres qui on un impact signigicatif sur l’excellence dance le domaine de l’endorinologie et du métabolisme.
Dr. Robert Volpé Distinguished Service Award
A $2,500 honorarium and a plaque are awarded to a senior member of CSEM (Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism) who has made a significant contribution to the Society and the discipline of Endocrinology in at least two of the following areas: research, education, or clinical service. Must be a CSEM member in good standing.
Dr. Robyn Houlden
2024 Dr. Robert Volpé Distinguished Service Award winner
Application procedure:
Complete the 2025 online submission form and submit supporting documents:
- A nomination letter explaining how the candidate has made a significant contribution to CSEM and the field of endocrinology through research, education, or clinical service
- CV of nominee (complete CV or CIHR-type CV)
Deadline: April 30, 2025. No late applications will be considered.
Past recipients of the Dr. Robert Volpé Distinguished Service Award:
- 2024: Robyn Houlden
- 2023: Stephanie Kaiser
- 2022: Hertzel Gerstein
- 2021: Daniel Metzger
- 2020: no award
- 2019: Constance Chik
- 2018: Merrill Edmonds
- 2017: Cheri Deal
- 2016: Lawrence Leiter
- 2015: Timothy Murray
- 2014: Donald Killinger
- 2013: Diego Bellabarba
- 2012: Shereen Ezzat
- 2011: Ivy Fettes
- 2010: André Lacroix
- 2009: Jody Ginsberg
- 2008: Barry Posner
- 2007: Robert Josse
- 2006: J. Enrique Silva
- 2005: David A. Hanley
- 2004: Pierre D’Amour
- 2003: Makrem (Mark) Boctor
- 2002: Otto Peder Rorstad
- 2001: Heather Dean
- 2000: Cynthia Gates Goodyer
- 1999: Keith Dawson
- 1998: Fernand Labrie
- 1997: David Goltzman
- 1996: Michel Chretien
- 1995: Harvey Guyda
- 1994: Sonia Salisbury
- 1993: Bev Pearson-Murphy
- 1992: Henry Friesen
- 1991: Mamoru Watanabe
- 1990: Robert Volpé
- 1989: Jack Laidlaw
- 1988: Harold Copp
- 1987: Robert Noble
- 1986: Jacques Genest
- 1985: Eleanor McGarry
- 1984: Claude Fortier
- 1983: Martin Hoffman
Dr. Harvey Guyda Educator of the Year Award
Amel Arnaout
2024 Dr. Harvey Guyda Educator of the Year Award winner
Contributions to creating, designing, editing educational resources/events including textbooks, video, social media, podcasts, websites, workshops, conferences, and other creative professional activities relating to Endocrinology and Metabolism will be considered. Must be a CSEM member in good standing.
Application procedure:
Complete the 2025 online submission form and submit supporting documents:
- A nomination letter which:
- describes the nominee’s contributions to teaching and education with emphasis on those with impact at the national or international level
- describes the nominee’s innovations and scholarly work in teaching and education including the impact or outcome (examples: publication, adoption, strong evaluations, participant commitment to change, and other alternative metrics)
- highlights the nominee’s awards/ educational roles/ presentations and other forms of recognition of excellence in teaching and education
- CV of nominee (complete CV or CIHR-type CV)
Deadline: April 30, 2025. No late applications will be considered.. No late applications will be considered.
Past recipients of the Dr. Harvey Guyda Educator of the Year Award:
- 2024: Amel Arnaout
- 2023: Ally Prebtani
- 2022: Breay Paty
- 2021: Jeremy Gilbert
- 2020: no award
- 2019: Ali Imran
- 2018: Christopher Kovacs
- 2017: Stanislaus Van Uum
- 2016: Daniel Metzger
- 2015: no award
- 2014: Robert Josse
- 2013: Cheri Deal
- 2012: Christopher Symonds
- 2011: Constance Chik
- 2010: Heather Lochnan
- 2009: Stephanie Kaiser
- 2008: Merrill Edmonds
- 2007: Erin Keely
- 2006: Andrée Boucher
- 2005: Lawrence A. Leiter
- 2004: Robert Silver
- 2003: Robyn L. Houlden