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.
R. T. FLOYD DISTRICT AWARD
There are many people who serve SEATA very well. It is dedicated to the person who has given of himself or herself to promote, lead, and work for the District. They may not have served on a national level but have made significant contributions on the district level.
In March 2015 the SEATA Executive Board renamed this award to the R.T. Floyd District Award to recognize R.T. Floyd for his outstanding contributions to SEATA and the athletic training profession.
LINKS & INFORMATION
Eligibility
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Nominees must be active members of SEATA for at least 10 years, with 5 years immediately preceding their nomination.
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Nominees must have been involved in a specific initiative/project to further the goals of SEATA.
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Nominees must have demonstrated measurable outcomes of their efforts.
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Nominees must have shown evidence of involving and leading other members in the process of developing the project.
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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.
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This award does not have to be presented annually if there are no qualified candidate(s) nominated.
2021 Lizzie Elder, PhD, LAT, ATC
2020 Bob Nevil, LAT, ATC, PT
2019 Chris King, ATC
2018 Patricia M. Tripp, PhD, ATC
2016 Michael Van Bruggen, MS, ATC, LAT
2015 Rich Frazee, MS, ATC
2014 Chris Snoddy, ATC, LAT
2013 Tom Bair, ATC
2010 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT
2009 Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC, LAT
2008 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT
2007 Gary Wilkerson, ATC
2006 Jim Mackie, ATC
2005 Ray Castle, ATC
2004 Janet Passman, ATC
2003 John Anderson, ATC
2002 MaryBeth Horodyski, ATC
2001 J. C. Anderson, ATC
2000 Nick Pappas, ATC
1999 Bob Goodwin, ATC
1998 Gary Harrelson, ATC
1997 Chris Gillespie, ATC
1996 Keith Webster, ATC
1995 Sherry Kimbro, ATC
1994 Jim Gallaspy, ATC
1993 Tom Simmons, ATC
1992 Ron Courson, ATC
1991 Sherry Sutton, ATC
1990 R. T. Floyd, ATC
1989 David Green, ATC
1988 Chuck Kimmel, ATC