The Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine has established several awards to recognize collegiate athletic trainers who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their setting.
Award Eligibility
- NATA member in good standing
- Current BOC certification
- At least 75% of current job responsibility must involve primary coverage and care of collegiate athletes
- Additional award-specific criteria
Nominate NATA members may nominate a candidate by downloading and completing the nomination form below and submitting it to the Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine by January 31st.
Head Athletic Trainer of the Year
Each year the Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine recognizes one individual for exceptional performance as a head athletic trainer in each of the following collegiate divisions: NCAA D1, NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA and Junior College/Community College. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and promotion of the profession.
Criteria
- Currently employed as a full-time Head Athletic Trainer (or equivalent) in a collegiate setting
- Professional experience in a collegiate setting (does not have to be continuous or at the same institution)
- Experience as Head Athletic Trainer (or equivalent)
Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year
The Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine recognizes one individual each year for exceptional performance as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and promotion of the profession.
Criteria
- Currently employed as a full-time athletic trainer serving on an athletic training staff in a collegiate setting, but not the head of the department
- Professional experience in the collegiate setting (does not have to be continuous or at the same institution)
Above and Beyond Award
The Above and Beyond Award recognizes one athletic trainer or one instance of care in the collegiate setting for exceptional performance in athletic training or non-athletic training activities occurring in the past year. Past recipients have administered life-saving measures, developed major programs or initiatives at their institution or led service projects that have had a lasting impact on the community.
Criteria
- Currently employed in the collegiate setting as head or assistant athletic trainer, graduate assistant or intern athletic trainer
New Horizon Award
The New Horizon Award recognizes one athletic trainer in the collegiate setting who has demonstrated the attributes of a future leader in the profession. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and activities promoting the profession.
Criteria
- Currently employed full-time in the collegiate setting
Professional experience in the collegiate setting (does not have to be continuous or at the same institution).
Past ICSM Award Winners
Please click on any of the categories below to view past award recipients.
Head Athletic Trainer of the Year
Division 1
Robert Blanc (2013)
Tory Lindley (2012)
Mark Coberley (2011)
Charlie Rozanksi, ATC (2010)
Mike Hanley (2009)
Ross Bailey (2008)
Ethan Saliba (2007)
Scott Anderson (2006)
Karl Kapchinski (2005)
Division I-AA
Richard Mark Laursen (2007)
Steve Cole (2006)
Division II
Robert Blanc (2013)
Tory Lindley (2012)
Ken Cole (2011)
Robert Cable, ATC (2010)
Steve Simpson (2009)
Jim Thornton (2008)
Bob Casmus (2007)
Dave Colt (2006)
Russell Hoff (2005)
Division III
Robert Blanc (2013)
Tory Lindley (2012)
AJ Duffy (2011)
Patrick Lamboni, ATC (2010)
Tim Sensor (2009)
Tara Lepp (2008)
John Davis (2007)
Dave Stuckey (2006)
Heidi Matthews (2005)
NAIA
Wade Welton (2013)
John Bartholomew (2012)
Robert Carmichael (2011)
April Reed, ATC (2010)
Susan Ganz (2009)
Randy Biggerstaff (2007)
Susan Ganz (2005)
Com/Jr. College
Bobby Boswell (2013)
Lisa Camillone (2012)
Amanda Ryan (2011)
Dennis Goebel, ATC (2010)
Alison Aubert (2009)
Jo Silken (2008)
Andy Paulin (2006)
Fran Babich (2005)
Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year
2013
Jennifer Brodeur
2012
Douglas West
2011
Vicky Graham
2010
Lynette Mount, ATC
2009
Steve Bryant
Loree McCary
Susan Higgins
2008
Laura Stelzer
Tom Godar
2007
Andrew Llaguno
Renee Cork
Scott Johnson
2006
Eric McDonnell
Neila Jacobson
Steve Horner
Above & Beyond Award
2013
Mike Dillon
Ryan Payne
2012
Tim Donovan
Josh Long
2011
Diana Padilla
2010
Shannon Peel, ATC
2009
Billy Cotts
2008
Kim Detwiler
Kelly Quinlin
Dan Anderson
2006
Mike Meyer
James Riley
2005
Mike Goforth
Jeff Oliphant
James Moore
New Horizon Award
2013
Alex Wong
2012
Cherisse Kutyreff
2011
Anna August
2010
Christopher Murphy, ATC
2009
Arianne Davis