Special Recognition Award

Special Recognition Award

1. Individuals not meeting induction requirements may be given a “special recognition award.” This award is reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the athletic training/sports medicine profession, as well as having a history of providing quality service to the athletes of our state. This award is given at the committee’s discretion.
2. Criteria
   1. This award can be received by an individual, group, organization, etc. that is not eligible to receive the IATA Hall of Fame award. This could include a non-certified member of the IATA, physician, administrator, school, etc.
   2. Minimum of 10 years active practice or service to the athletic training/sports medicine profession and/or athletes in the state of Illinois.
   3. History of quality personal and professional contributions to the Athletic Training profession in the state of Illinois.
   4. An IATA member must submit letter of nomination. The letter shall be typed and contain the nominee’s qualifications, activities, and contributions to athletic training, sports medicine and/or the athletes of the state of Illinois.
   5. Nominees must receive 5 out of 6 votes from the selection committee to be granted the award.
   6. No more than 2 Special Recognition Awards will be given in any year.
   7. If the nominee is an individual, it is recommended that their vitae/resume be used for evaluation purposes.
3. Evaluation
   points will be awarded for the following:
   1. Service to the IATA and Illinois athletes (total years of service, IHSA,  IATA, etc.)
   2. Service to NATA (GLATA/NATA officers, GLATA/NATA committee service, attendance at GLATA/NATA symposiums, CEU sponsor)
   3. Volunteer efforts (charities, Special Olympics, church, scouts, etc.)
   4. Letter of Nomination (content, strength)
   5. The evaluator will also “vote” to recommend the candidate for induction.