SCJ Editorial Excellence Award
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.
Congratulations to the 2022 Winner!
Tom Cormier, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Tom 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.
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Past Award Recipients Include:
| 2020 - 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 |
How is the recipient selected?
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:
- Each year, SCJ identifies the top reviewers (generally 6 – 10) for the past year using statistics provided by Editorial Manager. These reviewers are selected based on criteria such as the number of agreed reviews, days to completion, and the reviewer rating.
- The statistics are provided to the Senior Editors of the SCJ, and they are asked to rank their top 2 – 3 reviewers in order of preference.
- The Editor reorders the list based on the rankings of the Senior Editors. If there is a clear leader, that individual is chosen as the award winner.
- In the event of a close decision, the statistical analysis may be assessed from the previous year. If two reviewers remain close, an assessment of the year before that may be necessary, and so until a winner is identified.
