CHUCK KIMMEL AWARD OF MERIT
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
2022 None
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2023 None
2024 None
2021 Lizzie Elder, PhD, LAT, ATC
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2020 Bob Nevil, LAT, ATC, PT
2019 Chris King, ATC
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2018 Patricia M. Tripp, PhD, ATC
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​2016 Michael Van Bruggen, MS, ATC, LAT
​2015 Rich Frazee, MS, ATC
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2014 Chris Snoddy, ATC, LAT
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2013 Tom Bair, ATC
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2010 Donna Wesley, MS, ATC, LAT
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2009 Mike Wilkinson, MS, ATC, LAT
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2008 Marisa Brunett, MS, ATC, LAT
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2007 Gary Wilkerson, ATC
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2006 Jim Mackie, ATC
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2005 Ray Castle, ATC
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2004 Janet Passman, ATC
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2003 John Anderson, ATC
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2002 MaryBeth Horodyski, ATC
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2001 J. C. Anderson, ATC
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2000 Nick Pappas, ATC
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1999 Bob Goodwin, ATC
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1998 Gary Harrelson, ATC
1997 Chris Gillespie, ATC
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1996 Keith Webster, ATC
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1995 Sherry Kimbro, ATC
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1994 Jim Gallaspy, ATC
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1993 Tom Simmons, ATC
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1992 Ron Courson, ATC
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1991 Sherry Sutton, ATC
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1990 R. T. Floyd, ATC
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1989 David Green, ATC
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1988 Chuck Kimmel, ATC