is presented to developing sport psychologists in acknowledgement of their contributions to excellence in research and scholarly activity. This award specifically focuses on emerging scholars with no more than seven years post-graduation with a doctorate. This recognition is bestowed upon applicants who’ve achieved significant contributions to the global field of sport and exercise psychology within this formative time period of a career.

This award has been granted to ten ISSP members spanning 1993-2017. During each quadrennial conference since 1993, one or two members have received this distinction.