Delaware Athletic Trainers' Association

To ensure the quality of healthcare for the physically active in the state of Delaware.

To advance the profession of Athletic Training through education and research.

To provide quality continuing education for the membership.

To safeguard and advance the interest of its membership.

- From the DATA By-Laws

Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer

The Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes NATA members for their exceptional and unique contributions to the athletic training profession. It reflects a lifetime of dedication to the association and the field of athletic training on the national, district and local levels. Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas, however this is a national award and contributions at the national level are necessary. These contributions can include, but are not limited to: leadership and advancement of the association and the profession nationally.

Examples of activities that are considered are:

Participation and leadership at the district and national levels
Athletic training and civic volunteerism at the district and national levels
Affiliations with other associations and groups (i.e. allied health care, medical, athletics, etc.)
Promoting the profession through national presentations, educational activities and other activities that build awareness of the profession
Contributions to the national athletic training landscape

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a minimum of twenty years as a certified member of the NATA in good standing.
Hall of Fame members are ineligible for nomination.

NATA MOST DISTINGUISHED ATHLETIC TRAINER AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM DELAWARE:

Jeffrey Cooper, MS, ATC (Awarded 0000)