MWACSM is proud to present the following awards and competitions that recognize professional achievement throughout the region.
President’s Cup Poster Competition
Submission Deadline: The top student awardee will receive the President’s Cup.
The President’s Cup is an annual research competition held during the national ACSM Annual Meeting. Organized by the Student Affairs Committee and ACSM national staff, each regional chapter will select the top student presentation to represent the chapter in the President’s Cup competition at the national ACSM Annual Meeting. The regional winner will be selected by a panel of judges and will receive a stipend of $1200 to support attendance and travel to the national ACSM Annual Meeting to present their work. The stipend will be paid post-meeting after the winner has participated in the national-level competition.
Outstanding Student Presentation Awards
Submission Deadline: You will be automatically entered into the contest upon abstract submission.
MWACSM has a number of awards to recognize the outstanding research conducted by our student members.
Outstanding Student Poster Presentation (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels)
Outstanding Student Oral Presentation (Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels)
Annual Student Awards
Submission Deadline: September 1
MWACSM will give four annual awards to acknowledge students involved in excellent scholarly works and projects.
Undergraduate Student Scholar Award
Graduate or Professional Student Scholar Award
Undergraduate Student Research Award
Graduate or Professional Student Research Award
Professional Awards
Submission Deadline: September 1
Professional of the Year Award This award recognizes achievements of certified professionals working in the Midwest region. The award is presented annually at the MWACSM Annual Meeting.
Founder’s Award This award recognizes members who have been active, contributing members of the chapter. Recipients will receive acknowledgement of their dedication and professional contributions at the MWACSM Annual Meeting.
