Awards & Prizes in BKIN

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize has been endowed by Mrs. Bertha Brandreth in memory of her husband W. Gordon Brandreth. The prize is offered to a student who is pursuing studies in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences program in the School of Kinesiology, and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Year 3 of the Leadership Education in Physical Activity, Sport, and Health Program (formerly PEDH) in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize, in memory of Lieutenant James Douglas Hamilton, a graduate in Physical Education and a former member of the COTC of this University, who, on April 13, 1952, was killed in action in Korea, is offered by the Kinesiology Alumni and Undergraduate Societies. The award is open to third year students in Physical and Health Education showing academic and physical proficiency. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.

You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this prize.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

This prize has been initiated by members of the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society and are intended to recognize students who have made unselfish contributions to student and faculty life. This prize will be awarded annually to students in third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, who have maintained a high overall academic average and have demonstrated leadership qualities through extra-curricular activities within the field of Kinesiology. Reference letters by professionals in the field should support the application. The prizes will be made on the recommendation of the School in consultation with the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society.


You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this prize.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 of the Leadership Education for Physical Activity, Sport, and Health Program (formerly PEDH) in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize in recognition of Robert F. Osborne's long and dedicated service to Physical Education, is awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, with general academic proficiency, leadership and service in the field of Physical and Health Education. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.


You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this prize.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize has been endowed by family and friends in memory of John B. Service. The award is offered to a student specializing in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology and, in the case of graduate students, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students who are returning to the School of Kinesiology in the 2019 winter session are eligible to apply for this award.

An award has been endowed in memory of Dr. Robert F. Osborne’s outstanding service as coach, teacher and administrator during his 33 years as a faculty member at UBC, 27 of them as Director of the School of Physical Education and Recreation. The award is available to undergraduate students returning to the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who have exhibited excellence in academics, athletics, and service in sport and recreation. The award is made on the recommendation of the School. Preference will be given to a UBC Varsity athletic team.

You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this award.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 of the Leadership Education for Physical Activity, Sport, and Health Program (formerly PEDH) in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize endowed by Mrs. R.F. Osborne in memory of her father, J.J. McRae, is awarded to a student in third or fourth year of the Physical and Health Education program of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with general academic proficiency who has made a contribution to youth work. Special consideration is given to a student who has worked with the blind or other handicapped groups. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.


You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this prize.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Years 3 or 4 of the Kinesiology and Health Science Program in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

An award has been endowed in memory of Peter Andrew Marron by his father George A. Marron. The award is available to a student in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who is pursuing studies in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Program, or involved in research work, who displays scholarship, leadership and perseverance. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.


You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this award.

Year and Program Eligibility: Students registered in Year 3 of the Leadership Education for Physical Activity, Sport, and Health Program (formerly PEDH) in the 2018 Winter session are eligible to apply for this prize.

A prize endowed by Robert F. Osborne in memory of his father J. Leonard Osborne, is awarded to a student in the third year of the Physical and Health Education program of the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program with general academic proficiency, who has demonstrated expertise and leadership in the field of coaching. The prize is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.


You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this prize.

Year and Program Eligibility: Open to all School of Kinesiology students registered in Years 1, 2, 3, or 4 of any program in the 2018 Winter Session.

An award is offered annually by Margaret Ramsay and family in honour of her late husband, Richard (Dick) Ramsay. The award is open to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Kinesiology who are also involved in the recreational activities at UBC. Dick Ramsay developed the Recreation-Education degree program at UBC in the mid-1960s. He felt strongly that leadership skills were not only learned in the classroom but from engaging in the local community. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.

You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this award.

Year and Program Eligibility: Open to all School of Kinesiology students registered in Years 2, 3, or 4 of any program in the 2018 Winter Session.

An award has been endowed by Barbara Schrodt for an undergraduate student entering or registered in the third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program who has been an outstanding playing member of a women's field hockey team at UBC and is taking courses related to teaching physical and health education. The award is not to exceed $1,000, and is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology in consultation with the Intercollegiate Coordinator, Department of Athletics.

You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this award.

Year and Program Eligibility: Open to all Aboriginal School of Kinesiology students registered in Years 3 or 4 of any program in the 2018 Winter Session are eligible to apply for this award.

An award has been made available through an endowment established by the School of Kinesiology, in memory of Carley "Kitty" Rosaline Kennedy. In Kitty’s words, "Follow your heart but let your body lead the way and BE the health for the life you want to live." The award is for a third or fourth year Aboriginal student in the School of Kinesiology who has demonstrated inspirational leadership in their community and in Aboriginal programs at UBC. To be considered, students need to be registered in any courses or the Co-op program in the School of Kinesiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Kinesiology.

You must provide a rationale of no more than 200 words explaining why you are a suitable candidate for this award.