AOSSM Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award

Since 1982, The National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine have joined forces annually to recognize an outstanding individual whose professional accomplishments have improved the quality of professional practice in athletic training. NATA Hall of Fame members are eligible for consideration.

 

Past AOSSM Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award Recipients

  • 2023 Marjorie Albohm, MS, AT Ret.
  • 2022 David Perrin, PhD, AT Ret.
  • 2020 Ronnie Barnes, ATC
  • 2019 Kathy Dieringer, EdD, LAT, ATC
  • 2018 Robert Kersey, PhD, ATC
  • 2017 Sue Stanley-Green, MS, LAT, ATC
  • 2016 Marjorie King, PhD, ATC, PT
  • 2015 Tom Koto, ATC, LAT
  • 2014 Dale Mildenberger, AT Ret.
  • 2013 Joe Iezzi, MS, LAT, ATC
  • 2012 Ken Locker, MA, ATC
  • 2011 Julie Max, MEd, ATC
  • 2010 Jack Baynes, MEd, ATC
  • 2009 Bill McDonald, MA, ATC
  • 2008 Charlie Redmond, ATC, PT, LAT
  • 2007 Denny Miller, ATC, PT
  • 2006 Chris Patrick, ATC
  • 2005 Kenny Howard, AT Retired
  • 2004 Kent Falb, ATC
  • 2003 Phillip Donley, MS, ATC, PT
  • 2002 Dick Malacrea, ATC
  • 2001 Gary Delforge, ATC
  • 2000 Robert Gunn, AT Retired
  • 1999 Frank Cramer. Charles Cramer
  • 1998 Robert Barton, DA, ATC
  • 1997 Larry Gardner, ATC, PT
  • 1996 Frank George, ATC
  • 1995 Robert S. Benhke, HSD, ATC
  • 1994 Bill Chambers, ATC