CSEM Awards
CSEM recognizes the contributions of members who significantly impact excellence in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.
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