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 March 1.
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
Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year
Above & Beyond Award
Doug Boersma New Horizon Award