SEATA HALL OF FAME - Under Construction
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The SEATA Hall of Fame was established in 2007 to recognize the very best of the athletic training profession in SEATA and is the highest honor which may be bestowed upon a SEATA member. Individuals inducted into the SEATA Hall of Fame exemplify the mission statement of SEATA by enhancing the quality of health care provided by athletic trainers and advance the athletic training profession with such qualities as leadership, service, dedication, scholarly activities, promotion and professionalism.
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To read the recipients' bios, click on their name.
Amanda Benson
2024
Chris A. Gillespie
2008
Christopher King
2024
Scott Byrd
2023
Stephanie Lennon
2015
Tim McLane
2012
Frank Grimaldi, Jr.
2008
Jerry Lynn Robertson
2008
Wesley 'Doc' Knight
2007
LINKS & INFORMATION
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Hall of Fame: The SEATA Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and honor those members of our District who performed extraordinary service and brought honor to the profession of athletic training particularly at the SEATA level. Service and contributions to the SEATA are the sole criteria for induction into the SEATA Hall of Fame.
Minimum eligibility requirements include 15 years as a certified member working or living in District IX. and at least 20 years of service in the profession.
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The nomination period for the SEATA Hall of Fame will close on Nov. 1st of the current year.
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Application Eligibility Requirements:
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Minimum of 15 years as a certified member working or living in District IX.
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​ Minimum at least 20 years of service in the profession.​
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Nominated by a certified member in District IX.
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All forms must be completed and returned to the SEATA Hall of Fame Committee Chair by December 15 prior to the induction year.​
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A Certified Athletic Trainer being nominated cannot solicit or influence the selection process.​
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A nominee is eligible for re-nomination if the previous nomination was unsuccessful. All nominations will be kept on file by the Chair for three years. If after three years, a candidate is not elected into the SEATA Hall of Fame, the candidate must be re-nominated and a new application must be received by the Chair.
SEATA Hall of Fame
Criteria for Consideration of Induction
District Service
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SEATA Clinical Symposium & Members Meeting, Athletic Training Student Symposium or Athletic Training Educators Conference Attendance
(2 pts each for a maximum of 40)​
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SEATA Clinical Symposium & Members Meeting, Athletic Training Student Symposium or Athletic Training Educators Conference Chair/Coordinator
(3 pts each per year, maximum of 30)​
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SEATA Clinical Symposium & Members Meeting, Athletic Training Student Symposium or Athletic Training Educators Conference Speaker
(5 per presentation, maximum of 25)
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​SEATA Standing Committee Membership
(2 pts per committee, per year served/+1 if chair, maximum of 20 for committee membership + 10 maximum for chair)
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​SEATA Ad Hoc Committee or Task Force Chair/Co-chair
(2 pts each, maximum of 10)
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​Recipient of SEATA Honors and Awards
(6 pts each)
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​SEATA Annual Executive Board Meetings Attendance as State Organization President/Representative or SEATA Parliamentarian in conjunction with SEATA Clinical Symposium & Members Meeting
(2 pts each)​
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SEATA Elected Officer Positions (4 pts per year served, per Vice-President, Secretary, or Treasurer position, 5 pts per year served, per District Director or President position), Parliamentarian (1 pt per year served)​
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State President (1 pt per year served)​
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Other service to SEATA (maximum of 5)
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​Award Presentations
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Awards & Hall of Fame Induction PowerPoint Presentations
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Tim Kerin Memorial Awards
Reception & SEATA Hall of Fame Induction Programs