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 20.
2. A curriculum vitae/resume MUST be submitted before a nominee is presented to the full Awards Committee.
3. 2 letter(s) of support need to be submitted.
4. Any IATA certified member may nominate an Athletic Trainer for this award.

1. Only Indiana state licensed Athletic Trainers may receive this award.
2. The nominee must have worked a minimum of fifteen (15) years in Indiana.
3. The nominee can be eligible if he/she were retired or deceased prior to the formation of the IATA.
4. The nominee must be a member of the IATA.
5. The nominee is/has been active in advancing the profession of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (i.e.: education, research, speaking, writing, etc.).
6. The nominee must be a well-respected member of their community (i.e.: volunteer, civic organizations, church, school).
7. The nominee should make contributions/support to the IATA and the profession of Athletic Training.
8. The nominee should make contributions to healthcare in Indiana.

1. The Honors and Awards Committee shall make a recommendation of no less than one (1) and no more than three (3) candidates 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.

1. The Executive Council officially elects the Athletic Trainer for induction into the Hall of Fame.
2. No more than three recipients will be selected per year.
3. The Election results are publicly announced at the IATA awards presentation.