AZATA Honors & Awards
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The AzATA awards and scholarship committee will determine all award recipients. The evaluation will consist of a rating scale on the criteria outlined on the nomination forms. The committee will determine top candidates based upon the scoring of that criteria. All nomination forms must be submitted before December 20 of the current year.
Please contact Jeff Haynes directly at (928) 322-3234 or by e-mail at aztecatc@hotmail.com if you are interested in nominating someone.
Lanny Williams Scholarship
Summary:
The Lanny Williams Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to 3 senior high school athletic training student aids with at least two years of experience who demonstrate an excellent work ethic, character, leadership qualities, academic achievements, experience and competency as an athletic training student aid.
Qualifications:
Student athletic trainer for at least two years
Student essay on what the student athletic training experience has meant to them
Submission of transcripts
Recommended by supervising certified athletic trainer
At least one letter of recommendation from coach, administrator or physician
Completed and submitted nomination form before the December 20 deadline.
Michael E. Nesbitt Scholarship
Summary:
The Michael E. Nesbitt Scholarship is a $750 scholarship awarded to a senior athletic training student at a college of university with at least two years of experience who has demonstrated an excellent work ethic, character, leadership qualities, academic achievements, experience and competency as an athletic training student.
Qualifications:
Must be a member of the AZATA
Student essay on what the student athletic training experience has meant to them
Submission of transcripts
College or university student athletic trainer for at least two years
Recommended by supervising certified athletic trainer
At least one letter of recommendation from coach, administrator or physician
Completed and submitted nomination form before the December 20 deadline
Non-Certified Service Award
Summary:
This award will be given to one person who is not a certified athletic trainer at the winter meeting in Phoenix. This award will go to one individual whose contributions positively impact the profession and/or association. Examples could include but are not limited to athletic directors, coaches, or parents. Nomination letters should include the person's contributions and why this individual is deserving of this award
Qualifications:
Non-athletic trainer
One letter of recommendation
Nominations will be accepted until December 20, each year
AzATA Service Award
Summary:
The AzATA Service Award is given to an athletic trainer for their continued efforts, time and skills as it relates to improvement of the profession of athletic training. Those efforts can include but are not limited to serving on committees, working with licensure board, serving as an officer within the AzATA, etc.
Qualifications:
Member in good standing of the AzATA and the NATA for at least five years
NATABOC certified athletic trainer
Two letters of recommendation
Completed and submitted nomination form before the December 20 deadline
The President’s Award
Summary:
The AzATA President’s Award recognizes individuals who have provided an exemplary level of service, recognition, or honor to the Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association (AzATA) and/or to the profession of athletic training in the State of Arizona.
Qualifications:
Nomination by the President or Executive Board of the AzATA
Completed and submitted nomination before the December 20 deadline
Warren H. Lee Athletic Trainer of the Year Award
Summary:
The Warren H. Lee Athletic Trainer of the Year Award is given to an individual who has helped elevate the status of our profession at the state level and set themselves apart as an outstanding athletic trainer. It is intended for an individual who has contributed to the profession, association, place of employment and the community beyond the call of duty.
Qualifications:
Must be a member in good standing of the AZATA and NATA
Must be certified by the NATABOC
Must be Licensed by the Arizona State Board of Athletic Training
Nomination form must be completed with recipients resume and two recommendation letters completed
Completed and submitted nomination before the December 20 deadline
Richard T. Ball, Esq., Lifetime Achievement Award
Summary:
The Richard T. Ball, Esq., Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a non-certified Azata member or other person who has demonstrated a sustained commitment, and an exemplary level of quality service to the AzATA and to the profession of athletic training in Arizona. It is the highest award that can be given to anyone who is not a certified AzATA member.
Qualifications:
Must have a public and well documented relationship to the AzATA of at least 10 years
Must demonstrate accomplishments and efforts that are exemplary and sustained over ten year period of time
Must submit three letters of recommendation from members of the AzATA
Completed and submitted nomination before the December 20 deadline
AzATA Hall of Fame Award
Summary:
The AzATA Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor we bestow upon our members. It recognizes individuals that have shaped the profession through their noteworthy accomplishments and dedication to service, leadership and professionalism. Every so often a truly gifted person comes along whom, by genius, hard work, and exceptional talent sets themselves apart and distinguishes themselves as the very best of our profession.
Qualifications:
Member in good standing of the AzATA for a minimum of 15 years
Member in good standing of the NATA for a minimum of 20 years
NATABOC certified athletic trainer
Must have served on an AzATA committee or BOD for a minimum of 10 years
Must be approved by the AzATA Board of Directors
Three letters of recommendation
Completed and submitted nomination form by December 20 deadline
* Please contact Jeff Haynes directly at (928) 322-3234 or by e-mail at aztecatc@hotmail.com if you are interested in nominating someone. *
