Awards

NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2025
May 16, 2025 by Beth Sitzler
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of member recognition, celebrating athletic trainers who have fostered the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service. More than a ring and an iconic green jacket, the NATA Hall of Fame...
NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2025
May 13, 2025 by Lydia Hicks
The NATA Hall of Fame is the pinnacle of member recognition, celebrating athletic trainers who have fostered the profession and exemplified what it means to live a life of service. More than a ring and an iconic green jacket, the NATA Hall of Fame...
Photo of Zeny Eakins, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
May 1, 2025 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders at the state, district and national levels. While getting treatment for her college sports injury, Zeny Eakins...
Photo of Chuck Kimmel and Student, Apply for the Chuck Kimmel First-Time Attendee Award
March 13, 2025 by Lydia Hicks
By the NATA Student Leadership Committee Nominations Subcommittee Chuck Kimmel’s contributions as an educator and NATA president have left a profound impact on the athletic training profession. Through his leadership, he inspired countless students...
New Awards Honor EDAC’s Pioneers
December 19, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
In 2024, the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee announced the creation of four national awards, in addition to its existing Bill Chisolm Professional Service Award for athletic trainers who are NATA members nominated in good standing and non-...