The award recognizes inspiring and exceptional individuals who are making positive changes to the world and the society. Dr. Clement has been known widely as an early advocate for community health, he is also co-founder of the first sports medicine clinic in Canada, as well as the chair of the board of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and a teacher of sport medicine at UBC for more than 20 years. Dr. Clement is a former Olympic athlete who inspires community spirit through sport as a track and field coach at UBC, as president of the non-profit Achilles Track and Field Society, and as co-founder of the annual Vancouver Sun Run.
On November 21, Doug will receive the Faculty Community Service Award at the Alumni UBC 2019 award ceremony. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, visit the Alumni UBC website.
The School of Kinesiology extends its congratulations to Dr. Douglas Clement on this achievement.