WSATA AWARDS

 

CHAIR

Shane Wibel, MPH, LAT, ATC

wsataawards@gmail.com

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WSATA EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD

The WSATA Excellence in Service award looks to recognize an athletic trainer within our state who exemplifies the morals and ideals set forth by the WSATA along with their leadership and involvement in organizations related to athletic training and those outside our profession.

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NOMINATION FORM  VIEW HERE

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RECIPIENTS

2020 – Chandra Lovejoy

2019 – Rick O’Leary
2018 – Katy Pietz and Rob Scheidegger
2017 – Andy Mutnan
2016 – Larry Howe and Daren Nystrom
2015 – Lorrie Howe
2014 – Ben Henry
2013 – Keith Eggleston
2012 – Jenn Carrol
2011 – Craig Bennett
2010 – Dana Gunter
2008 – Jill Allen
2007 – Russ Richardson
2006 – Dale Blair

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WSATA PHYSICIAN AWARD

The WSATA Physician Award looks to recognize a physician within our state who exemplifies the commitment of service to the profession of athletic training. Many physicians within our state support the athletic trainers they work closely with and the athletes they serve.

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NOMINATION FORM  VIEW HERE

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RECIPIENTS

2023 – Dr. Justin Rothmier

2022 – Ben Betridge

2020 – Ryan Baker, MD

​​2019 – Barbara Brandon, DO and Tim Manson, MD
2018 – Deborah Smith, MD
2017 – Patrick Vaughan, MD
2016 – Neil Roberts, MD
2015 – Ed Reisman, MD
2014 – Kim Harmon, MD
2013 – Stan Herring, MD
2012 – Mark Mariani, MD
2011 – Michael Bateman, MD
2010 – Stuart Freed, MD
2010 – John Staeheli, MD
2009 – Raymond Snyder, MD

 

 

WSATA DIFFERENCE MAKER AWARD

The WSATA Difference Maker Award seeks to recognize an athletic trainer who has made a significant impact on the practice of a fellow athletic trainer.  This award is intended to recognize an athletic trainer that has made a difference to a fellow athletic trainer or others in his/her community by being an example of professionalism and exceptional advocacy for the profession.

 

NOMINATION FORM  VIEW HERE

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RECIPIENTS

2023 – David Stricklin, Kimberly Tevis

2020 – Heidi Peterson

2019 – Larry Howe
2018 – Joel Buffum; Tamra Patton