The Professional Development Excellence Award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions in the area of professional development for athletic trainers.
Recipients will be evaluated in the following areas of professional development:
- Coordination of professional development activities (committee work, planning/hosting events, etc.) (40%)
- Delivery of professional development programming (presentations, workshops, etc.) for athletic trainers. (30%)
- Creation/Development of innovative projects related to professional development (infographics, podcasts, videos, interactive online content, etc.) (30%)
Eligibility
- NATA member in good standing with a clear record of contributions to the advancement of athletic training professional practice.
- Must have NPI number (with appropriate taxonomy code)
- Recognition for service to professional development and continuing education that is sustained and impactful at the state, regional and national level.
- Current members of the Professional Development Committee are not eligible.
- Prior recipients are not eligible.
- Nominations are valid for two successive years; therefore, nominees not selected for the current year’s award, will automatically be considered for the following year’s award.
Nominations
Complete this form and send in an email to ece@nata.org with the subject line: Professional Development Excellence Award.
Any NATA member in good standing may submit a nomination by downloading and completing the nomination form and submitting to ece@nata.org. Nominations must be received by January 31st.
Presentation
The Professional Development Excellence Award recipient will be honored during the 2025 NATA Clinical Symposia.