IATS Hall of Honor

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

 

Criteria:

• 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 AND

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

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

 

​Candidates will be scored in the following areas.

1. Years of service in athletic training/Iowa

2. Awards/honors

3. Professional involvement in athletic training

4. Contributions to IATS, MAATA, NATA

5. Job related regional and state related contributions

6. Recognition for exceptional attention to healthcare by place of employment

7. Promoting the athletic training profession

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​Applications Process:

a. The nominator submits the Hall of Honor Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining the nominees exceptional service record and contributions to athletic training in Iowa.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the Hall of Honor Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the Hall of Honor Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume.​​

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Hall of Honor Inductees:

2025 - Denise O'Mara (Iowa State University) & Frank Neu (Central College)

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 (Bettendorf High School)

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The IATS Jim Carney Award of Merit

The Award of Merit honors 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.
 

Criteria:

• The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon: 

  • Significance of contributions

  • Strength of letters of support

  • Longevity of career.

 

Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining the
nominees education, a summary of employment, and contributions or influence on the profession of athletic training.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume (if appropriate) to the committee using the IATS Award Application Form.

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Past Recipients:

2025 - Rep. Jane Bloomingdale 

2024 - Doug Struk, Jim Carney, Jennifer Dorman, Megan Carlson (Carney & Appleby Law)

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 honors member of IATS that has demonstrated outstanding abilities in educating future athletic trainers either at the high school or college/university levels.

Criteria:

• Member of NATA

• Member of IATS

• Licensed in Iowa

• Must have a National Provider Number (NPI)

• Must have demonstrated excellence in education

 

The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon:

• Quality of instruction

• Strength of program outcomes

• Strength of letters of support

• Longevity of career

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Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining the
nominee’s exceptional educational contributions to athletic training in Iowa.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the Educator of the Year Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the Educator of the Year Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume and evidence of instructional effectiveness.

 

Possible examples of evidence include student evaluations from courses taught, peer evaluations of instruction for the nominee, attendee evaluations of the nominee’s conference presentations, or a letter from a recipient of the nominee’s instruction. Nominees only need to submit 1 of these items to the Honors and Awards Committee for scoring.​

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Past Recipients:

2025 - Dr. Kelli Snyder (University of Northern Iowa)

2024 - Dr. Sean Rogers (Drake University)

2023 - Dr. Richelle Williams (Drake University)

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

2021 - Dr. Megan Lundstrom (University of Iowa)

2020 - Shannon Peel (Iowa State University)

2019 - Dr. Tricia Schrage (UNI)

2018 - Dr. Megan Brady (Drake University)

2017 - Jamie Schoenherr (Buena Vista University)

2014 - Dr. Mary Meier (Iowa State University)

2013 - Dr. Diane Bartholomew (Graceland University)

2012 - Dr. Nathan Newman (Loras College)

2011 - Dr. 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 Executive Committee Appreciation Award

​The IATS Executive Committee Appreciation Award honors an athletic trainer who has contributed the most to the efforts of the IATS during the year. The IATS Executive Committee Appreciation Award is selected by the IATS Executive Committee. The award winner could be determined based on past and current contributions to the IATS.

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Past Recipients:

2025 - Vic Miller & Christine Westhoff (Iowa State University)

2024 - Anna Manternach (Liberty High School)

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

​The IATS Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year Award honors an athletic trainer working primarily in the secondary school setting that demonstrates quality work and positively promotes the profession with student-athletes and coaches.

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Criteria:

• Member of NATA

• Member of IATS

• Licensed in Iowa

• NPI number

• Serve primarily as a secondary school AT

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The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at secondary schools through:

• Service to the profession

• Practicing athletic training at a high level through interactions with allied healthcare

• Professionals, families, or patients

• Strength of letters of support

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​​Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining 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 patients.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume for the committee to score.

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​​​Past Recipients:

2025 - Ashley Dickey (English Valleys High School)

2024 - Tyler Beauchamp (Rock Valley PT, Davenport Central High School)

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

​The IATS College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year Award honors an athletic trainer employed in the college/university setting that distinguishes themselves in the profession of athletic trainer through their work with athletes, pre-professional students, and contributions to
IATS.

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Criteria:

• ​​Member of NATA

• Member of IATS

• Licensed in Iowa

• NPI number

• Serve as a college/university AT

 

The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at college/university through:

• Service to the profession/IATS

• Educational service as a preceptor or instructor

• Practicing athletic training at a high level through interactions with allied healthcare

• Professionals and patients

• Strength of letters of support​​​

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Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining
how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at the college/university level through service to the profession, practicing athletic training at a high level, or through interactions with allied healthcare professionals, families, or patients.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume for the committee to score.

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​Past Recipients:

2025 - Angie Dahl (Drake)

2024 - Jon Fravel (University of Iowa)

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

​The IATS Emerging Setting Athletic Trainer of the Year Award honors an athletic trainer from an emerging setting (i.e., clinical, industrial, corporate) that distinguishes themselves in the profession of athletic trainer through their work with patients, pre-professional students, healthcare professionals, general public/community, and contributions to IATS.

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Criteria:

• Member of NATA

• Member of IATS

• Licensed in Iowa

• NPI number

• Serve as an emerging setting AT

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The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers in emerging settings through:

• Service to the profession/IATS

• Exemplary practice of athletic trainer

• Interactions with allied healthcare professionals or patients

• Strength of letters of support

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Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers in emerging settings through service to the profession, practicing athletic training at a high level, or through interactions with allied healthcare professionals, families, or patients.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume for the committee to score.

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​​Past Recipients:

2025 - Michael Donahue (The Athletic Training Room)

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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The IATS Excellence in Athletic Training Practice Award 

The IATS Excellence in Athletic Training Practice Award honors an IATS member for their impact on their patients, public health, and/or community through excellence as an athletic trainer during their career.

 

Criteria:

• Current member of NATA

• Current member of IATS

• Hold/held an athletic training license in Iowa

• Nominees must also meet one of the following:

1. Be recognized as a long-standing pillar or contributor in their community 

2. Demonstrated significant impact on health outcomes in their community/institution

3. Have played a significant impact/role during a critical-incident injury

The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers through:

• Consistent or significant service in the art and science of athletic training and the betterment of public health in their community

• Impact on public health or patient outcomes

• Strength of letters of support.

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Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves through service to the community as an athletic trainer, exemplary practice of athletic trainer, impact on a community, or interactions with allied healthcare professionals or patients.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume for the committee to score.

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IATS Young Professional Distinction Award

​The IATS Young Professional Distinction Award honors a young professional athletic trainer who has made a definitive impact on the athletic training profession and association at the various levels of organization (national, district, state). This is a meritorious award that recognizes contributions in the following areas: service, professionalism, integrity, initiative, leadership, and ability to inspire other professionals.

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​Criteria:

The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other Young Professional athletic trainers through:

• Service to the profession

• Ability to inspire and impact others

• Leadership and initiative

• Strength of letters of support ​

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Application Process:

a. The nominator submits the IATS Award Nomination Form including 2 letters of support, each outlining how the athletic trainer has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers through service to the profession, practicing athletic training at a high level, or through interactions with allied healthcare professionals, families, or patients.
b. Once the nomination is received, the H&A Committee Chair will send the nominee the IATS Award Application Form to collect additional information for scoring.
c. The nominee will complete the IATS Award Application Form, address specific questions, and submit their CV/Resume for the committee to score.

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Past Recipients: 

2025 - Stephanie McKeen (University of Iowa)

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IATS Professional Scholarship

The IATS Professional Student Scholarship honor two full-time students enrolled in an Iowa CAATE accredited professional-level athletic training program.

Criteria:

• Member of NATA

• Member of IATS

• NPI Number

• Must be a full-time student (currently enrolled or accepted to) a CAATE-accredited, professional Athletic Training Program in the state of Iowa.

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 (based on 4.0 scale) for ALL professional degree courses to date including the fall term of the year of application.

• Must have the intention of pursuing athletic training and certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).

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The Honors and Award committee will weigh the contributions of applicants based upon how the AT has distinguished themselves from other athletic trainers at college/university through:

• GPA

• Resume

• Responses to essay questions

• Strength of letter of recommendation

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Application Process:

​a. The nominees will complete the IATS Student Scholarship Application form (LINK coming soon), addressing specific questions, submitting their resume, unofficial transcript and a written essay addressing the following:​

​i. Part 1: Describe your short and long-term career plans as you pursue the AT profession.

ii. Part 2: Describe an AT educational experience that has had an impact on your education. What did you learn from the experience? What have you learned from other experiences outside of your program related to AT? How will these experiences prepare you for your career?

iii. Part 3: Identify a current issue or topic within the field of athletic training. What factors should be considered when forming an opinion on this issue? How could potential changes/solutions, relevant to the topic, benefit the athletic training profession?

b. Have 1 letter of recommendation from a sponsoring BOC Certified IATS Athletic Trainer. It must be emailed by the sponsoring athletic trainer to: iats.scholarships@gmail.com​

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Past Recipients:

2024 - Salisa Hauber and Jordan Jack (Iowa State University)

2023 - Tswvfeng (Chew) Vang and Jordan Jack (Iowa State University)

2022 - Makayla Bjork, Michaela Hoffman, Tianna Janssen

2020 - Jason Geisler (University of Iowa)

2019 - Hannah Ran Roekel (Iowa State University)

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

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

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