
Awards
Chris King Award of Merit
Renamed in 2021 in honor of Chris King for his tireless efforts to progress the profession of Athletic Training in the state of Alabama, the Award of Merit is the highest award given to a member of the Alabama Athletic Trainers Association. Its purpose is to recognize the person that has worked for the state on a district and/or national level. It is a way to distinguish one who has brought honor and recognition to the state. A distinction reserved for the most able of professionals in the field of athletic training.
Dr. Jimmy Robinson Sports Medicine Person of the Year
The Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award was renamed in 2022 to the Dr. Jimmy Robinson Sports Medicine Person of the Year to recognize long standing support of Athletic Trainers in the state of Alabama. This award is given to the person that has contributed to ALATA and athletic training as a profession. Both medical and non-medical persons have been recipients of this award. This award is the highest award given to a person who may not be an athletic trainer and is designed to show the state’s appreciation for particular contributions to the field of athletic training in Alabama.
Secondary School Athletic Trainer Award
This is an opportunity to recognize someone in the state on the secondary school level. This honoree has made a major impact on their communities and institution. Many of these people may not have had their chance to serve on the State or District levels. However, their importance has been seen in the state and communities where they reside. They have contributed to the growth and awareness of the profession of athletic training.
College/University Athletic Trainer Award
This award will recognize an athletic trainer at the college/university level for service to the institution, the community, as well as ALATA. This person serves many functions in addition to athletic training.
Clinic/Industrial/Corporate Athletic Trainer Award
We will honor an athletic trainer that has represented our profession well in a clinic, industrial or corporate environment. This venue of service enlightens the public to the many benefits of having an athletic trainer in the workplace.
Sponsor Award
ALATA is very appreciative of our many friends that have supported athletic trainers through the years. We honor those who have made an impact on our organization through their contributions.
The deadline to submit award nominations for current year consideration is March 31st. Please click below for the nomination form.
Past Recipients
Chris King
Award of Merit
2022 - Donna Wesley
2021 - Kyle Southall
2020 - Joni Maddox
2019 - Chris King
2015 - Paul Crawford
2014 - Karen Straub Stanton
2011 - Karen Straub Stanton
2010 - Drew Ferguson
2008 - Mike Jones
2007 - Brad Montgomery
College/University Athletic Trainer Award
2021 - Terry Smith
2020 - Matt Price
2019 - University of Alabama Staff
2018 - Dan Springer & Alyson Gramley
2015 - Racheal Lawler
2013 - Laurie Fincher & Jessie Kimbugwe
2011 - Amanda Andrews Benson
2010 - University of Alabama Staff
2008 - Rodney Brown
2007 - Michelle Johnson
2002 - Chuck Ash
Dr. Jimmy Robinson Sports Medicine Person of the Year
2022 - A.E. Joiner, MD
2022 - Leah Taylor
2021 - Senator Jabo Waggoner
2021 - Representative Arnold Mooney
2021 - Lobbyist Curt Lee
2020 - John Young, MD
2019 - Jeff Allen
2018 - Eric Law, MD
2015 - John Del Greco, MD
2014 - Lydia Olsen
2013 - Robert Agee, MD
2012 - Samuel Goldstein, MD
2011 - Angus McBryde, MD
2010 - Bill McDonald
2008 - Jeffrey Dugas, MD
2007 - Bruce Hall, MD
Clinical/Industrial/ Corporate Athletic Trainer Award
2022 - Alexis Murphy
2021 - Kirby Kelley
2020 - Alicia Jay
2018 - Sheryl Hendrix
2014 - Alex Wolfe
2013 - Robbie Simonek
2012 - Mike Ryan
2011 - Ed Harris
2010 - Joe Lemery
2008 - Todd Hooks
2007 - Sheryl Hendrix
Secondary School
Athletic Trainer Award
2022 - Peyton Lee
2021 - Joy Crouse
2020 - Catherine Crowley
2019 - Jeremy Free
2018 - Bob White
2015 - Dave Bush & Rob Milam
2014 - Jenifer Kramer
2013 - Ciara Taylor
2012 - Rachel Harris
2011 - Rob Hudson
2010 - Michael Stevenson
2008 - James Jones
2007 - Paul Crawford
Sponsor Award
2022 - American Sports Medicine Institute
2021 - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
2020 - Eric Kearns, Henry Schein
2019 - Travis Roper, Mueller
2018 - Jarod Grace, Gatorade
2015 - William Leavell
2013 - William Leavell
2010 - Spencer Sappington, Donjoy
2008 - Spencer Sappington, Donjoy
2007 - Bill Maschmeier, Pfizer