IATS Hall of Honor

The IATS Hall of Honor recognizes the very best of the athletic training profession and is the highest honor which may be bestowed upon a member. To be eligible for the IATS Hall of Honor, the nominee must:

• Be a former or current member of IATS, a member in good standing with the NATA, left the profession in good standing, or has retired.

• Must have at least 20 years of service as a certified athletic trainer.

• Must have been licensed in good standing by the State of Iowa.

 

Applications Process:

Submission of all materials to the Honors and Awards Committee listed in the IATS Hall of Honor Nomination Packet.

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Hall of Honor Inductees:

2022 - Mary Meier (Iowa State University)

2021 - Eric Knudson (Bettendorf HS)

2020 - Troy Kleese (Des Moines)

2019 - Jill White (Council Bluffs)

2018 - Kurt Flathers (Clinton High School), Jennifer McHenry (Iowa City High School)

2016 - Diane Bartholomew (Graceland College)

2015 - Doug West (University of Iowa)

2014 - Mark Coberley (Iowa State University)

2012 - Marty Anderegg (The Iowa Clinic)

2011 - Steve Knoche (Davenport Central High School)

2009 - Alan Beste (Iowa High School Athletic Association)

2008 - John Strief (University of Iowa)

2007 - Paul Flynn (Bettendorf High School), Betty Hoff (Luther College), John Roslien (Central College)

2006 - Shaun McCarthy (Coe College), Terry Noonan (University of Northern Iowa)

2005 - Warren Ariail (Iowa State Univ.), Ed Crowley (Univ. of Iowa), Arthur Dickinson (Univ. of Northern Iowa), Roger Egland (Buena Vista Univ.), Danny Foster (Univ. of Iowa), Charles Frank Randall (Iowa State Univ.), Reggie Speak (Bettenforf High School)

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IATS Award of Merit

Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the profession of athletic training through advocacy, clinical work, scholarship or service and has ties to the state of Iowa through their education or employment. Selection committee will weigh contributions of applicants based upon: significance of contributions, strength of letters of recommendation, and longevity of career.

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Application Process:

Letter of nomination from an athletic trainer or healthcare professional that focuses on the nominee’s education, a summary of employment, and contributions or influence on the profession of athletic training.

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Past Recipients:

2022 - Dr. Nicholas Galioto (Broadlawns Medical Center), Dr. Scott Meyer MD (Iowa Ortho)

2021 - Senator Chris Cournoyer (Scott County)

2020 - Dr. Shawn Spooner (Unity Point Des Moines)

2018 - Representative Megan Jones (Sioux Rapids), Senator Tod Bowman (Maquoketa)

2017 - Dr. Jeff Davick (Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons)

2016 - Dr. Rick Wilkerson (Sports Medicine Northwest)

2015 - Dr. John Albright (University of Iowa Sports Medicine)

2014 - Dr. David Rathe (Rohlf Memorial Clinic, Waverly)

2013 - Dr. Steven Taylor (Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons)

2012 - Dr. Andy Edwards (Bettendorf High School)

2010 - Dr. Ralph Congdon (Orthopaedic & Rheumatology Associates, P. C., Bettendorf)

2009 - Dr. Thomas Jacobsen (Northwestern College)

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IATS Educator of the Year

The IATS Educator of the Year Award is given to a member of IATS who has demonstrated outstanding abilities in educating future athletic trainers either at the high school or college/university levels. The selection committee will weigh contributions of applicants based upon: evidence of quality instruction, strength of program outcomes, and longevity of career.

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Application Process:

Submission of all materials to the Honors and Awards Committee listed in the IATS Educator of the Year Nomination Packet.

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Past Recipients:

2023 - Dr. Richelle Williams (Drake University)

2022 - Dr. Jessice Edler Nye (Grand View Univeristy)

2021 - Megan Lundstrom (University of Iowa)

2020 - Shanon Peel (Iowa State University)

2019 - Tricia Schrage (UNI)

2018 - Megan Brady (Drake University)

2017 - Jamie Schoenherr (Buena Vista University)

2014 - Mary Meier (Iowa State University)

2013 - Diane Bartholomew (Graceland University)

2012 - Nathan Newman (Loras College)

2011 - Chris Viesselman (Central College)

2010 - Brian Solberg (Luther College)

2009 - Victor Miller (Iowa State University)

2008 - Mike Hadden (Simpson College)

2005 - Mike Lawler (University of Iowa)

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IATS Volunteer of the Year

Awarded to the athletic trainer who has contributed the most to the efforts of the IATS during the year. Members of the IATS Executive Committee are not eligible for this award. The IATS Executive committee members will nominate and determine the award winner based on past and current contributions to IATS.

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Past Recipients:

2023 - Jason Viel (Rock Valley PT)

2022 - Dr. Brad Floy (University of Iowa)

2021 - CommunicATions Committee (Katie Berger, Jessica Rummery, Chelsea Lowe)

2020 - Christine Black (Drake)

2019 - Ashley Allenstein (Athletico)

2018 - Ashley Weier (The Athletic Training Room)

2017 - Dustin Briggs (Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, Pella)

2016 - Michael Donahue (The Athletic Training Room, Ankeny)

2015 - Troy Kleese (Physiotherapy Associates)

2014 - Jill Hendricks (Linn-Mar High School)

2013 - Amanda Brown (Iowa State University)

2012 - Kevin Melchert (Iowa Health System, Cedar Rapids)

2011 - Chris Wiedmann (Iowa Health, Des Moines)

2010 - Jill White (Jenni Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs)

2009 - Shaun McCarthy (Coe College)

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IATS Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year

Awarded to an athletic trainer working primarily in the secondary school setting who demonstrates quality work and positively promotes the profession with student-athletes and coaches.

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Application Process:

Please submit the following:

• Two letters of nomination from an athletic trainer or healthcare professional that focuses on how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at secondary schools through service to the profession, practicing athletic training at a high level, or through interactions with allied healthcare professionals, families, or athletes.

• Submission of the nominee's resume or vitae. 

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Past Recipients:

2023 - Anna Manternach (Liberty High School)

2022 - Jessica Rummery (Rock Valley PT, Bettendorf High School)

2021 - Sheila Stiles (Iowa City West)

2020 - Kayla Hutton (Athletico - Dike-New Hartford High School)

2019 - Kevin Carlson (Sports Medicine Northwest)

2018 - Kaelene Voorhees (Rock Valley PT, Davenport Assumption High School)

2017 - Stacey Schuermann (Rock Valley PT, Alleman High School)

2016 - Craig Wainwright (Orthopedic Specialists, Bettendorf)

2015 - Scott Lockart (Waterloo Columbus)

2014 - Eric Knudson (Bettendorf)

2013 - Sue Thiesen (Western Dubuque)

2011 - Jaime Elrod

2010 - Troy Kleese (Des Moines, Iowa)

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IATS College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year

Awarded to the athletic trainer employed in the college/university setting who distinguishes themselves in the profession of athletic trainer through their work with athletes, pre-professional students, and contributions to IATS.

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Application Process:

Please submit the following:​

• Two letters of nomination from an athletic trainer or healthcare professional that focus on how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at colleges/universities. This may be through service to the IATS, educational service as a preceptor or instructor, practicing athletic training at a high level, or interactions with healthcare professionals.

• Submission of the nominee's resume or vitae. 

 

Past Recipients:

2023 - Katie Berger (University of Iowa)

2022 - Dr. Emma Nye (Grand View University)

2021 - Chelsea Lowe (University of Northern Iowa)

2020 - Timothy Weesner (Iowa State University)

2019 - Jennie Sertterh (University of Iowa)

2017 - Frank Neu (Central College)

2015 - Megan Brady (University of Northern Iowa)

2014 - Brad Floy (University of Iowa)

2013 - Don Bishop (University of Northern Iowa)

2012 - Mark Coberly (Iowa State University)

2011 - Tim Koberna (Wartburg College)

2010 - Leslie Duinink (Central College)

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IATS Emerging Setting Athletic Trainer of the Year

Awarded to the athletic trainer from an emerging setting (i.e., clinical, industrial, corporate) that distinguishes themselves in the profession of athletic trainer through their work with athletes, pre-professional students, and contributions to IATS.

 

Application Process:

Please submit the following:

• Two letters of nomination from an athletic trainer or healthcare professional that focus on how the athletic trainer distinguished themselves through service to the profession, exemplary practice of athletic trainer, or interactions with allied healthcare professionals or patients.

• Submission of the nominee's resume or vitae. 

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Past Recipients:

2023 - Jennifer Kruse (ATI Worksite Solutions)

2022 - Sean Schneider (ATI Worksite Solutions)

2018 - Sue Wilson (CTE Hope)

2012 - Otto Krueger (Krueger Chiropractic, Ankeny)

2011 - Kevin Neegard (CNOS, Dakota Dunes, SD)

2010 - Steve Mather (Mercy Riverside Rehabilitation, Des Moines)

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IATS Professional Scholarship

Awarded to a full time student enrolled in an Iowa based CAATE accredited entry-level athletic training program and is an NATA member. See application for further eligibility requirements.​

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Application Process:

Download and complete Professional Scholarship application packet.

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Past Recipients:

2023 - Tswvfeng (Chew) Vang and Jordan Jack

2022 - Makayla Bjork, Michaela Hoffman, Tianna Janssen

2020 - Jason Geisler (University of Iowa)

2019 - Hannah Ran Roekel (Iowa State)

2018 - Taylor Illg (Loras) & Kelsey Kramer (Central)

2017 - Kelly Sabers (ISU) & Josh Hoffman (Buena Vista)

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