CHUCK KIMMEL AWARD OF MERIT
One of the highest awards given to a member of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association. Its purpose is to recognize the person that has worked for the District on a national level. It is a way to distinguish one who has brought honor and recognition to the District. A distinction reserved for the most able of professionals in the field of athletic training. The SEATA Executive Board renamed the SEATA Award of Merit to the Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit on January 30, 2008, to honor Chuck Kimmel for his many contributions to the profession of athletic training through his work in SEATA and the NATA.
CHUCK KIMMEL AWARD OF MERIT
One of the highest awards given to a member of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association. Its purpose is to recognize the person that has worked for the District on a national level. It is a way to distinguish one who has brought honor and recognition to the District. A distinction reserved for the most able of professionals in the field of athletic training. The SEATA Executive Board renamed the SEATA Award of Merit to the Chuck Kimmel Award of Merit on January 30, 2008, to honor Chuck Kimmel for his many contributions to the profession of athletic training through his work in SEATA and the NATA.
2019
Marisa Brunett, MS, LAT, ATC
2018
Karen Lew Fierman, DHSc, LAT, ATC
2017
NONE
2016
MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC, FNATA
2015
Gerard, White, Med, ATC
2014
Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT
2013
Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC, LAT
2012
None
2011
Ray Castle, PhD, ATC
2010
Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NREMT-I, CSCS
2009
Bill McDonald, MS, ATC
2008
Al Green, ATC, EMT
2007
Keith Webster, ATC
2006
MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, ATC
2005
Chuck Kimmel, ATC
2004
David Green, ATC
2003
Frank Grimaldi, ATC
2002
Leroy Mullins, ATC
2001
R. T. Floyd, ATC
LINKS & INFORMATION
Eligibility
- Nominees must have 10 years of service as an active Certified member of SEATA.
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Nominees must have served in a leadership capacity for SEATA for a minimum of five (5) years. This may include serving as an officer, committee chair, educational program chair, etc.
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Must currently be a Certified or Retired member of SEATA and in good standing with his/her respective state, or in good standing at the time of retirement.
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Nominees must have exhibited exemplary leadership in their service role, significantly advancing the mission and goals of the SEATA and, the profession of athletic training.
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Must be nominated online and a current resume detailing the above service submitted to the SEATA Honors and Awards Committee at seata.honorsandawards@gmail.com.
- Any unsuccessful nomination will be retained and reconsidered for one additional year after the original nomination.
- This award does not have to be presented annually if there are no qualified candidate(s) nominated.
2000
Steve Moore, ATC
1999
Sue Stanley-Green, ATC
1998
Jay Shoop, ATC
1997
Jim Gallaspy, ATC
1996
Eva Clifton, ATC
1995
Warren Morris, ATC
1994
Jerry Robertson, ATC
1993
Jack Redgren, ATC
1992
Dean Kleinschmidt, ATC
1991
Tim Kerin, ATC
1990
Doug May, ATC
1989
Chris Patrick, ATC
1988
Jerry Rhea, ATC
1987
Bobby Barton, ATC