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HONOURS, AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

2012                Selected by the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for inclusion in a commemorative book celebrating 50 years of independence; this book highlights members of the Trinidad and Tobago community in Canada who have achieved success in their chosen fields and professions, and who have positively contributed to Canadian society. 

2011                Students’ Union Award for Leadership in Undergraduate Teaching University of Alberta

2011                Appointed as Academic Dean for St. Joseph’s College University of Alberta

2007-08           McCalla Research Professorship University of Alberta

2006                Member of Editorial Board  Down Syndrome Quarterly

2006                Research Affiliate  Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

2005                External Reviewer for Kinesiology Program  School of Physical Education, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

2004-07           President Elect, President, Past President      Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS)

2003                Award of Merit for Outstanding Teaching Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta

2003                Teaching Excellence Award University of Alberta Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity

2001-02           Director on Executive Board Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS)

1999                Fellow of the Research Consortium American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance

1998-99           Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award Louisiana State University College of Education

1997-98           Kinesiology Teacher of the Year: Louisiana State University Department of Kinesiology

1992-95           Distinguished Graduate Student Scholarships  University of Waterloo

1989                Service Award Hamilton Spectator Indoor Games (International Track and Field)

1988                Service Award City of Hamilton (Ontario) and District Chamber of Commerce

1987                Civic Award for outstanding coaching accomplishments in track and field City of Hamilton (Ontario)

1985                Civic Award and Key to the City City of North York (Toronto)

1985                Coaching Recognition Award Government of Canada

1984                Civic Award for outstanding coaching accomplishments in track and field City of North York (Toronto)

1983                Civic Award for outstanding coaching accomplishments in track and field City of London (Ontario)

1982                Civic Award for outstanding coaching accomplishments in track and field City of London (Ontario)

1980                Letter & Plaque of Merit for Track and Field McMaster University:

1980                British Empire Trophy Hamilton Olympic Track and Field Club

1980                                A.J. Smith Award for Outstanding Contribution by a graduating student  School of Physical Education and Athletics McMaster University