Nomination Process

The following must be completed in order to be considered for an award:

1. The nomination form and all required materials must be completed and submitted by the deadline of March 30.
2. A curriculum vitae/resume MUST be submitted before a nominee is presented to the full Awards Committee.
3. Letter(s) of support strongly recommended.
4. Any IATA certified member may nominate an Athletic Trainer for this award.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Only Indiana state licensed Athletic Trainers may receive this award.
2. Nominees must be in good standing with the IATA for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years.
3. Nominees must have worked a minimum of two (2) years at an institution in Indiana.
4. The nominee has IATA membership.
5. The nominee must be a well-respected member of their community (i.e.: volunteer, civic organizations, church, school).
6. The nominee should make contributions to diversity in athletic training in Indiana.

Selection Process

1. The Honors and Awards Committee shall make a recommendation of one nominee to the IATA Executive Council.
2. In the event that no nomination is received, the Awards Committee rejects all nominee/s, or the Executive Council rejects the nominee/s, the Awards Committee is then responsible for nominating and recommending a candidate to the Executive Council.
3. Non-selected nominees will be considered one additional year following the initial nomination.

Election Process

1. The Executive Council officially selects the recipient of the Diversity Award.
2. The Election results are publicly announced at the IATA Annual Educational Meeting.