The Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ) Editorial Excellence Award is presented to an individual in recognition of their exemplary service to the review and editorial process of the SCJ.
In 2010, Captain Jeremy Carter became a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) while earning his Certified Strength and Conditioning Certification the same year. In 2015, Captain Carter became a reviewer for the NSCA’s Strength and Conditioning Journal. He has published work in numerous journals and presented research for the NSCA at state, regional, and national conferences while also being a speaker for the NSCA at state and regional conferences. In 2015, he was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps and currently serves as a Special Operations Officer in Marine Corps Special Operations Command. He has a Bachelor’s from Louisiana Tech University in Kinesiology, a Master's from Louisiana Tech University in Exercise Science, a Master's from Texas A&M University in Exercise Physiology, and a Master's from American Military University in Military Studies.
Download the Press ReleaseTom Cormier is an exercise professional who has his Master's Degree in Performance Science and has obtained multiple certifications including the NSCA’s CPT, CSCS, and CSPS as well as USA Weightlifting and Certified Kettlebell Instructor. He has 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and is currently the Commercial Operations manager for Setanta College, focusing on growth and development in North America. Outside of his primary job, it is his passion to push the fitness industry forward by writing, researching, reading, networking and volunteering.
Download Press Release2020 - Paul Salamh, PhD, DPT, PT | |
2019 - Paul Comfort, PhD, CSCS,*D | ![]() |
2018 - Chris Bishop, MSc | ![]() |
2017 - Edward McNeely, MS, CSCS | ![]() |
2016 - Melissa Aversa, DPT, OCS, CSCS | ![]() |
2015 - Stephanie M. Svoboda, DPT, MS, CSCS, USAW | ![]() |
2014 - Patrick Pabian | |
2013 - Dr. Scott Cheatham, DPT | |
2012 - Daniel Lorenz, DPT, CSCS | |
2011 - William J. Hanney IV, DPT, CSCS | |
2010 - Kelly Brooks, PhD, CSCS | |
2009 - Morey J. Kolber, PT, PhD, CSCS | |
2008 - Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS | |
2007 - David J. Szymanski, PhD, CSCS,*D | |
2006 - Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D | |
2005 - Loren Chiu, CSCS | |
2004 - Brian Findley, CSCS,*D | |
2003 - Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA | |
2002 - Michael Stone, PhD | |
2001 - Allen R. Hedrick | |
2000 - John F. Graham | |
1999 - Steven S. Plisk, MS, CSCS |
The Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ) Editorial Excellence Award is given to an outstanding reviewer for the SCJ each year. The steps for choosing an award winner are as stated below: