Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be an ACSM national member in good standing before applying. ACSM chapter membership alone does not fulfill this requirement.  

• Open to graduate and medical students enrolled in full-time programs, fellows, and early career members within two years of receiving a postgraduate degree or completion of clinical training. 

• All genders are welcome to apply. 

• Applicants must be the first author and presenter of a poster or oral presentation accepted at the ACSM Annual Meeting. 

• Previous recipients of the Jim and Linda Pivarnik Women’s Health, Sport & Physical Activity Travel Award are not eligible to apply. 

Award Requirements:   

• Winners must attend the Josephine L. Rathbone & Barbara L. Drinkwater Memorial Breakfast Honoring Women in Leadership at the ACSM Annual Meeting; one complimentary ticket will be provided.  

• Winners are encouraged to attend the ACSM Honors at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

Please contact the ACSM Foundation with questions regarding this award.