2026 Award Winners
Congratulations to the NSCA's 2026 awardees for their dedication and contributions to the NSCA and the field of strength and conditioning.
2026 Career Award Winners
Boyd Epley Award for NSCA Lifetime Contributions:
John Graham
John Graham is the Senior Network Administrator for Lifestyle Health & Wellness, Fitness & Sports Performance at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He is pursuing his Doctorate of Health Sciences at East Stroudsburg University and has served as an adjunct professor at multiple colleges and universities. Graham’s service to the NSCA spans governance, certification, education, and...
NSCA Alvin Roy Award for Career Legacy:
Bud S. Bjornaraa
Bud S. Bjornaraa is a retired high school teacher and coach whose career in education, coaching, and strength and conditioning spans more than four decades. After completing 41 years as a professional educator and coach, Bjornaraa continued serving as an instructor for a career program in carpentry and construction before volunteering in track and field at Pequot Lakes High School from 2013 to the present. As of 2026...
NSCA Impact Award:
Loren Landow
Loren Landow is a world-renowned strength and conditioning expert with more than 27 years of experience at all levels of elite athlete training. He is the Trematerra Family Director of Football Performance at the University of Notre Dame, where he began in 2024. During his time at Notre Dame, the Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship game for the 2024 season and won the 2025 Sugar Bowl and...
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