
| In 2015 the name changed from the Athletic Trainer of the Year Award to Professional Excellence in Athletic Training. In the event that no nomination is received or the Awards Committee rejects all nominee/s, the Executive Council is then responsible for putting forth a nomination. | 
| Nomination ProcessThe following must be completed in order to be considered for an award: 
 
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| (Known as the Athletic Trainer of the Year Award prior to 2015) 
      2025
      
        Gusta M. Owens Tiffany Franklin Tim Nurrenbern 
      2024
      
        Nicole DeStefano Andrew Doyle Sally Young 
      2023
      
        Marcus Davis Elizabeth Mattson Elizabeth Walters 
      2022
      
        Chris Hall Diana M. Silvey Patrick Ohaver 
      2021
      
        Anna Foster David Jessup Isaac Hook 
      2020
      
        Elizabeth Miotke Douglas G. Boersma Dr. Mark W. Huntington 
      2019
      
        Shawn M. Comer Carl Palma Valerie Teets 
      2018
      
        Mackenzie Clark Anna Foster Kenneth Games 
      2017
      
        Mary Spina Zachary Winkelmann Ned Shannon 
      2016
      
        Jeffrey Beer Lindsey Eberman Ned Shannon 
      2015
      
        Kathy Levandoski Justin Miller Nicole Moss 
      2014
      
        High School: Laura Harrison College/University: John T. Locke Clinic/Professional: John D. Edwards 
      2013
      
        High School: Kevin McNamara College/University: Chris Shaff Clinic/Professional: Robert Williams 
      2012
      
        High School: Sandi Byle College/University: Mary Jacobs Clinic/Professional: David Hammer 
      2011
      
        High School: Jan Clifton College/University: Jessica Lipsett Clinic/Professional: Scott Hudson 
      2010
      
        High School: Jim Miller College/University: Neal Hazen Clinic/Professional: Dawn Ellington 
      2009
      
        High School: Jeff Clevenger College/University: Ned Shannon Clinic/Professional: Scott Lawrence 
      2008
      
        High School: Marianne Goshorn College/University: Jennifer Popp Clinic/Professional: Ryan Harber 
      2007
      
        High School: Steve Souder College/University: Craig Voll Clinic/Professional: Brian Murphy 
      2006
      
        High School: Nancy LaFon College/University: Joseph Lueken Clinic/Professional: Robert Tank 
      2005
      
        High School: Linda Kaminskis College/University: Thomas Bakewell Clinic/Professional: Holly Heitzman 
      2004
      
        High School: Chris Diaz College/University: Tony Cox Clinic/Professional: Jon Grant 
      2003
      
        High School: Becky Clifton College/University: Lori Vancza Clinic/Professional: Sherry Molinar 
      2002
      
        High School: Dean Behrman College/University: Rex Call Clinic/Professional: Melissa Campbell 
      2001
      
        High School: Joe Harvey College/University: Katie Grove Clinic/Professional: Darrell Barnes 
      2000
      
        High School: Kim Stento College/University: David Ralston Clinic/Professional: Clark Simpson 
      1999
      
        High School: Barbara Caton College/University: Larry Leverenz Clinic/Professional: Brian Curless 
      1998
      
        High School: Angie Miller College/University: Kathy Taylor Clinic/Professional: Sue Finkam 
      1997
      
        High School: Dwight Fraze College/University: Don Ogle Clinic/Professional: Troy Miller 
      1996
      
        High School: Marion Vruggink College/University: Mike Ferrara Clinic/Professional: Joe Baer 
      1995
      
        High School: Steve Souder College/University: Greg Williamson Clinic/Professional: Mike Sullivan 
      1994
      
        High School: Tom Petty College/University: Dennis Miller Clinic/Professional: Kathy Malone 
      1993
      
        High School: Bob Shriner College/University: Jay Bradley Clinic/Professional: David Craig 
      1992
      
        High School: Jeff Franciosi College/University: John Schrader Clinic/Professional: Steve Schindler 
      1991
      
        High School: Mark Lahr College/University: Rick Shaw Clinic/Professional: Mark DeCarlo 
      1990
      
        High School: Kent Evans College/University: Jack Mansfield Clinic/Professional: Hunter Smith 
      1989
      
        High School: Jim Rottjakob College/University: Ralph Ferri Clinic/Professional: John Coddington 
      1988
      
        High School: Sherman Iszak College/University: Steve Risinger Clinic/Professional: Marjorie Albom |