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Honors & Awards

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The Honors and Awards Committee needs your help to make sure our profession’s top contributors are recognized! Any NATA member may nominate a colleague for one of the association’s national honors or awards. Please refer to our timeline to make sure your nomination is received in plenty of time. All applications MUST be submitted, fully completed, by 11:59pm central October 14th, 2022.

  • NATA Hall of Fame
    Induction into the Hall of Fame is based on the athletic trainer's impact and unique contributions to the profession and/or Association (NATA).

    If you encounter any errors, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    30 years of membership.
  • Gail Weldon Award
    This award recognizes an exceptional commitment to mentoring and professional development for women athletic trainers or significant contributions to improve the health care of females provided by athletic trainers.

    If you encounter any errors, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    15 years of membership.
  • NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
    This award recognizes participation and leadership on the district and national levels.

    If you encounter any errors, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    20 years of membership.
  • NATA Service Award
    This award recognizes participation and leadership on the local and state levels.

    If you encounter any errors, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    20 years of membership.
  • Fellows Distinction
    NATA Fellow status recognizes members of the association who have demonstrated outstanding professional scholarly achievement in combination with service to the profession. Only the most accomplished scholars in the athletic training profession earn this honor and distinction, and are allowed to use the prestigious designation of "FNATA".

    For questions, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    10 years of membership.
    Begin Nomination Process
  • Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award
    This award recognizes a lifetime of leadership in the NATA.

    If you encounter any errors, please contact Katie Scott at honorsandawards@nata.org.
    40 years of membership.
  • Honorary Membership
  • Jack Weakley Award of Distinction

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