ATAF Awards Page
2009 Nomination Online Form
2009 Nomination Reponse Athletic Training Form
2009 Nomination Respnse Honorary Membership or Sports Medicine Award
Annual Awards
High School Athletic Trainer of the Year is given to a high school who has displayed throughout that year a high level of professionalism and whose actions has improved the profession and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. The nominee must be a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, and member of ATAF for a minimum of 5 years, who is licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Florida and work in a high school. If the nominee is employed by a clinic, then at least half of his/her hours must be working in a high school. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year is given to a college or university athletic trainer who has displayed throughout that year a high level of professionalism and whose actions has improved the profession and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. The nominee must be a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, and member of ATAF for a minimum of 5 years, who is licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Florida and work in a college, university or community college. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Professional Athletic Trainer of the Year is given to a professional athletic trainer who has displayed throughout that year a high level of professionalism and whose actions has improved the profession and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. The nominee must be a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, and member of ATAF for a minimum of 5 years, who is licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Florida and work with a professional team. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Clinical/Corporate Athletic Trainer of the Year is given to a clinical or corporate athletic trainer who has displayed throughout that year a high level of professionalism and whose actions has improved the profession and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. The nominee must be a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, and member of ATAF for a minimum of 5 years, who is licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Florida and work in a clinical or corporate setting. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Athletic Trainer of the Year is given to an athletic trainer who has displayed throughout that year a high level of professionalism and whose actions have improved the profession and The Athletic Trainers’ Association of Florida. This award will be given to the nominee whose evaluation scores are the highest of all the nominees for that year.
Professional Outreach Award is given to an athletic trainer who has displayed throughout the year a high level of professionalism and whose actions have improved the profession above and beyond their employment setting. The nominee must be a Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, and member of ATAF for a minimum of 5 years, who is licensed to practice Athletic Training in the State of Florida and can work in any setting. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Sports Medicine Person of the Year is given to the sports medicine professional, regardless of field, who has demonstrated over the past year an outstanding dedication to the athletic trainers of the State of Florida. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Honorary Membership is given to any person, regardless of field, who has demonstrated over 10 years of outstanding dedication to the athletic trainers of the State of Florida. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
Presidents Award is given by the President of ATAF, to any person who demonstrated extreme dedication and hard work to ATAF.
Hall of Fame membership is given in recognition of those who have supported the Athletic Training profession through state activities, worked to establish the profession of Athletic Training, and been involved in the caring of the athletes of Florida. Nominees must be Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainers with 20 years experience and a minimum of 20 years service in the State of Florida. Activities in ATAF, SEATA, and the NATA will be most heavily weighted. Other professional areas of consideration include research, clinics, presentations and lectures, state meetings, publications, and other honors and awards. Members of ATAF can make nominations.
