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 Friday, Feb. 27.
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, Two Year Institution and Club/Intramural/Recreational Sports. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and promotion of the profession.
Criteria
- Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer whose responsibilities include managing/supervising athletic training services in a collegiate setting. It is not required for the athletic trainer to be employed by the collegiate institution and is not required to be a full-time employee
- 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 a member of an athletic training staff. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and promotion of the profession.
Criteria
- Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer who serves on an athletic training staff in the collegiate setting but is not the head of the department. It is not required for the athletic trainer to be employed by the collegiate institution or be a full-time employee.
- 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
- Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer who serves as an athletic trainer in the collegiate setting. It is not required for the athletic trainer to be employed by the collegiate institution or be a full-time employee
Doug Boersma New Horizon Award
The Doug Boersma 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
- Certified and/or Licensed Athletic Trainer who serves as an athletic trainer in the collegiate setting. It is not required for the athletic trainer to be employed by the collegiate institution or be a full-time employee.
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 I
Clint Haggard (2024)
Jeffrey Collins (2023)
Brian J. Jones (2022)
Leonidas Katsetos (2021)
Jonathan Dana (2020)
Neal Hazen (2019)
Jeff Allen (2018)
Charles Thompson (2017)
Jeff Smith (2016)
Kevin Jones (2015)
Michael Goforth (2014)
Robert Blanc (2013)
Tory Lindley (2012)
Mark Coberley (2011)
Charlie Rozanksi (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
Stephen Cage (2023)
Joe Friedrich (2022)
Gary Hanna (2021)
Penny Foland (2019)
Rae Emrick (2018)
Kelly Quinlin (2017)
Michelle Boyd (2016)
Allen Shelley (2015)
Andrea Lynn Scott (2014)
Gerald Jordan (2013)
Michael Van Bruggen (2012)
Ken Cole (2011)
Robert Cable (2010)
Steve Simpson (2009)
Jim Thornton (2008)
Bob Casmus (2007)
Dave Colt (2006)
Russell Hoff (2005)Division III
Susan Lew (2024)
Mark Teeples (2023)
Michael Matheny (2021)
Rob Dicks (2020)
R. Barclay Dugger (2019)
Andrew Cage (2018)
Thomas Monagan (2017)
Josh Thompson (2016)
Jason Ensrud (2015)
Thad Moore (2014)
Greg Janik (2013)
Glenn Schwab (2012)
AJ Duffy (2011)
Patrick Lamboni (2010)
Tim Sensor (2009)
Tara Lepp (2008)
John Davis (2007)
Dave Stuckey (2006)
Heidi Matthews (2005)NAIA
Abu Ibrahim (2024)
Lynsey Payne (2023)
Nathan Arambula (2022)
Patrick Hodapp (2020)
Brian Murphy (2019)
Thomas Reilly (2017)
Michael Livergood (2016)
Gary Turbak (2014)
Wade Welton (2013)
John Bartholomew (2012)
Robert Carmichael (2011)
April Reed (2010)
Susan Ganz (2009)
Randy Biggerstaff (2007)
Susan Ganz (2005)Two Year Institution
David Boyd (2024)
Denise Marshall (2023)
Jose D. Bonilla (2021)
Donna Sledge (2020)
Jon Smith (2019)
Diana McNamara Carey (2018)
Todd Babcock (2017)
Brad McReynolds (2016)
Aimee Brunelle (2015)
Patricia Denny (2014)
Bobby Boswell (2013)
Lisa Camillone (2012)
Amanda Ryan (2011)
Dennis Goebel (2010)
Alison Aubert (2009)
Jo Silken (2008)
Andy Paulin (2006)
Fran Babich (2005)Club/Intramural/Recreational Sports
Jennifer Krueger (2024)
Shannan Rowe (2023)
Ashley Hoogeveen (2021)
Ashly Goins (2020)
Katherine Moos (2018)
- Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year
2024
Whitney Williams
2023
Justine Coliflores
2022
Stefanie Arndt
2021
Lauren Burish
2020
Bradley Pierson
2019
Nikki Lounsberry
2018
Dan Monthley
2017
Gregory Penczek
2016
Diana Padilla
2015
Kenny Boyd
2014
Heather Halseth
2013
Jennifer Brodeur
2012
Douglas West
2011
Vicky Graham
2010
Lynette Mount
2009
Steve Bryant
Loree McCary
Susan Higgins2008
Laura Stelzer
Tom Godar2007
Andrew Llaguno
Renee Cork
Scott Johnson2006
Eric McDonnell
Neila Jacobson
Steve Horner
- Above & Beyond Award
2024
Andra Thomas
2023
Stephanie Rosehart
2022
Bridget Ward
2021
Robert Murphy
2020
Genaro Garcia
2019
Christy Tapps
2018
Andy Mutnan
2017
Lovie Tabron
2016
Che Gothard
Amy Humphries
Chelsea Lawing
Kelly Ottie
Caleb Strother
Danielle Voss2014
Kevin Parker
Deborah Springer2013
Mike Dillon
Ryan Payne2012
Tim Donovan
Josh Long2011
Diana Padilla
2010
Shannon Peel
2009
Billy Cotts
2008
Kim Detwiler
Kelly Quinlin
Dan Anderson2006
Mike Meyer
James Riley2005
Mike Goforth
Jeff Oliphant
James Moore
- Doug Boersma New Horizon Award
2024
Jenna Morogiello
2023
Alyssa Vaniman
2022
Devon Serrano
2021
Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz
2020
Connor Burton
2019
Katelyn Peterson
2018
Brian Vesci
2017
Jennifer Brodeur
2016
Amanda Brown
2015
Nina Walker
2014
Colin Covelli
2013
Alex Wong
2012
Cherisse Kutyreff
2011
Anna August
2010
Christopher Murphy
2009
Arianne Davis