EARLY PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Recognizing early-career athletic trainers who demonstrate excellence, dedication, and a commitment to advancing the athletic training profession.

ABOUT THE AWARD
This award is unique to Early Professionals. This is a meritorious award designed to recognize those with no more than 12 years in the profession that encompasses the depth and breadth of the nominee’s character, clinical skills/knowledge/abilities, and service:

The nominee embodies and contributes to the ideas, goals, and mission of IATA
The nominee has demonstrated service, professionalism, and competence in their place of work
The nominee maintains honor, respect, and integrity in their professional setting and to the community

Certified member of the IATA
Member of IATA for a minimum of ONE CALENDAR YEAR prior to nomination
Considered “early professional” at time of nomination (having been certified no more than 12 years after initial certification)
An athletic trainer may not be awarded the Early Professional Award more than once.

All documents must be completed and returned to the committee chair by May 15 of the nominating year:
Nomination Form
One Letter of Recommendation
Nominee's Curriculum Vitae.
Email CV to Dani Moffit at moffdani@isu.edu
Award recipient will be recognized at the IATA Annual Meeting

Review the award criteria and required materials before submitting your nomination using the form below.

The nomination form is managed by IATA and may

be unavailable outside the nomination period.

The nominator will initiate, collect, and be responsible for the gathering and submission of materials
The selection committee encourages . . .
The nominator to review the award and its criteria before submitting the nomination
Recommendations to be a concise and descriptive narrative of the nominee as he or she fits the award description
Collaboration with other writers of support in a “team” approach to ensure all perspectives and information are included
Winners will be selected by the IATA Honors and Awards Committee
The nominator will be contacted by a member of the Committee once nomination has been completed or to request any additional information if deemed necessary