Founding Sponsor:. William E. “Pinky” Newell Memorial Scholarships Known as a founding father of...
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Founding Sponsor:
William E. “Pinky” NewellMemorial Scholarships
• Known as a founding father of NATA• Former NATA Executive Secretary • Long time Head Athletic Trainer at
Purdue University• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1972• Along with Bill Chambers, began the
NATA student scholarship program
Sponsored by
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
Sponsored by
Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (District 8)
• Past President of NATA• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1986• FWATA Hall of Fame• CCCAA Hall of Fame• Long time athletic trainer-Fullerton
Junior College, Rodeo and Motor Sports
• Along with Pinky Newell, established the student scholarship program
Bill Chambers Scholarship
Sponsored by
Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC)
• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Athletic Training
• NATA Foundation Board of Directors
• NATA Hall of Fame• NATA Fellow• Founder of the Sports Medicine and
Athletic Training Research Laboratory at the University of Virginia
David H. Perrin – Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) Scholarship
Richard E. VandervoortMemorial Scholarship
Sponsored by
Richard E. Vandervoort Foundation
Multiple scholarships awarded
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1988• First Student Member of NATA• Integral role in the restructuring of the NATA in 1969• President of the National Basketball Athletic Trainers’ Association for 10 years
Sayers “Bud” MillerMemorial Scholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1980• Former chair of the Professional
Education Committee• One of the most active athletic trainers
in terms of publishing articles and textbooks, conducting research projects, consulting, speaking at workshops and getting involved in professional societies
Sponsored by
National Football League Charities, Inc.
NATA Past PresidentsScholarship
This scholarship honors all past NATA presidents
Bobby Gunn 1970-1974 Mark Smaha 1988-1992
Frank George 1974-1978 Denny Miller 1992-1996
Bill Chambers 1978-1982 Kent Falb 1996-2000
Bobby Barton 1982-1986 Julie Max 2000-2004
Jerry Rhea 1986-1988 Chuck Kimmel 2004-2008
Marje Albohm 2004-2012
Sponsored by National Football League Charities, Inc.
Chuck CramerMemorial Scholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1962• Original National Secretary of NATA• Co-Founder of Cramer Products• Honorary Member of NATA• Selected to the first-ever Olympic athletic
training staff for the 1932 U.S. Olympic Team
Sponsored by
Cramer Products, Inc.
Frank CramerMemorial Scholarship
• Co-Founder Cramer Products• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1962• Extensively involved in the formation of
the NATA • First Honorary Member of NATA• Member of the USOC Medical Committee
that selected athletic trainers and physicians for Olympic Games
Sponsored by
Cramer Products, Inc.
Jack CramerMemorial Scholarship
• Former Chairman of the Board
of Cramer Products • Honorary member of the NATA• Long time supporter of the Certified
Athletic Trainer
Sponsored by
NATA Board of Directors
William TessendorfScholarship
• Former Vice-president of Medical Services and Head Athletic Trainer with the Baltimore Ravens
• Former President of the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association
• Recipient of NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award
• Revered Member of Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
Sponsored by
National Football League Charities
Katie BurkeMemorial Scholarship
• Undergraduate athletic training student at East Tennessee State University from 1989-1993, who became ill during her senior year and passed away in 1996.
• Known for her dedication and enthusiasm for the profession
Sponsored by
Tinactin, Merck Consumer Care
Linda Weber Daniel Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association/District 4
• Eddie Wojecki Award, NATA Board of Certification 1995
• Induction into the Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame 1997
• Inducted into the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame 1998
• Former Co-Head Athletic Trainer the Ohio State University
Jeff SnedekerMemorial Scholarship
• Athletic Trainer with New York Jets
• Long time Athletic Trainer with Milwaukee Bucks
• Revered member of National Basketball Athletic Trainers’ Association
Sponsored by
National Basketball Athletic Trainers’ Association
Jack RockwellMemorial Scholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1997• Former Executive Secretary of NATA• Integral part of the NATA during its
initial developmental• Former Athletic Trainer at the
University of Colorado and with the St. Louis Football Cardinals
Sponsored by
Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association
NATA District 8
Donald J. FaulsMemorial Scholarship
• Athletic Trainer at Florida State University from 1954-1986.
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1981• Worked as an athletic trainer for the
U.S. Pan American Team• Member of the Olympic Training
Selection Committee
Sponsored by
Gatorade Company
Gail WeldonMemorial Scholarship
• Pioneer for the advancement of women in the field of athletic training
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1995• First female athletic trainer hired by the
Amateur Basketball Association• Second female member of NATA• First female athletic trainer hired by the
U.S. Olympic Committee
Sponsored by
Gatorade Company
Dr. Jack HughstonMemorial Scholarship
• A founding father of sports medicine• Avid supporter of the Certified
Athletic Trainer• NATA President’s Challenge Award
recipient • Former Team Physician Auburn
University
Sponsored by
The Hughston Foundation
Larry AshleyMemorial Scholarship
• Revered member of the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Long time athletic trainer with the Vancouver Canucks
• Instrumental in developing the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
Sponsored by
Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
Z. Mel Blickenstaff Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association/District 4
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1978• Long time Head Athletic Trainers at
Indiana State University• Athletic Trainer of 1976 Montreal
Olympics
NATA MemorialScholarship
This scholarship is to honor all deceased NATA members
Sponsored by
NATA Memorial Scholarship Fund
(NATA’s 10 Districts)
Denny and Linda MillerScholarship
Denny • Past President of the NATA• Head Athletic Trainer Purdue University• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2001
Linda • Avid supporter of the Certified Athletic
Trainer
Sponsored byPurdue Athletic Training Family
and The Shelbourne Knee Center
Warren LeeMemorial Scholarship
• Past members NATA Board of Directors
• Athletic Trainer at the University of Arizona 1968-1982
• Avid supporter youth sports in Tucson, Arizona
Sponsored by
Rocky Mountain Athletic Trainers’ Association NATA District 7
Robert H. “Bobby” GunnMemorial Scholarship
• First President of the NATA in 1970• Former Head Athletic Trainer of the
Washington Redskins and the Houston Oilers
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1975
Sponsored by
National Football League Charities, Inc.
Edward Block Courage Society Scholarship
• Long time athletic trainer with Baltimore Colts
• Revered member of the Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Dedicated much of his life to
helping abused and neglected children
Sponsored by
Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
Blynn DeNiroMemorial Scholarship
• Revered member of the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
• First Athletic Trainer for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks
• Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Rams
Sponsored by
Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
Kent & Maxine FalbScholarship
Kent• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1999• Past President of NATA• Head Athletic Trainer with the
Detroit Lions 1967-2000
Maxine• Avid supporter of the Certified
Athletic Trainer
Sponsored by
National Football League Charities, Inc.
Larry “Stosh” NeumannMemorial Scholarship
• Revered member of Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Former Minnesota Vikings Assistant Athletic Trainer who battled brain cancer
Sponsored by
Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
Rebecca PayneMemorial Scholarship
• Former student at Northeastern University where she was President of the Athletic Training Club
• Described as "one of our brightest young lights," a spiritual young woman, dedicated to her studies, passionate about causes in which she was involved
• Family, friends & former colleagues in District 1 want Rebecca’s memory and dedication to live on through this memorial scholarship
Sponsored by Rebecca Payne Scholarship Fund/NATA District 1
Eddie WojeckiMemorial Scholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1965• One of the early authorities in the
athletic training profession• Founding father NATA certification
process• Long time athletic trainer at Rice
University
Sponsored bySouthwest Athletic Trainers’ Association
NATA District 6
Norm MackieMemorial Scholarship
• One of the founders of the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame• Athletic trainer with several professional
hockey teams• Revered member of Professional Hockey
Athletic Trainers’ Society
Sponsored by
Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers’ Society
Dean KleinschmidtScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1994
• Currently Coordinator of Athletic Medicine
and an athletic trainer with the Detroit Lions
• Three terms as President of Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
• Former Head Athletic Trainer with the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins
• Former Member of the NATA Foundation Scholarship Committee
Sponsored by
Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
Frank GeorgeScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1991• Past President of the NATA• Head Athletic Trainer at Brown
University• Former Chairman of Grants and
Scholarship Committee• Supervisor of athletic trainers for the
Lake Placid Olympics
Sponsored byEastern Athletic Trainers’ Association
NATA Districts 1 & 2
Lindsy McLeanScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1988
• Known for his pioneering work in the development of the initial NATA examination and certification requirements
• Former Head Athletic Trainer of the San Francisco 49ers
• Past Chair of the former NATA Certification Committee
• Former Member of the Professional Advancement Committee
Sponsored by
Board of Certification, Inc.
Bobby BartonScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1996• Past President of the NATA• Long time Head Athletic Trainer and
educator at Eastern Kentucky University
• Former member of the NATA Placement Committee, Public Relations Committee and NATA Foundation Board of Directors
Sponsored by
Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association
NATA District 9
Gary DelforgeScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1988
• A founding father of athletic training education
• Member of the NATA Professional Education Committee for over 17 years
• Former Director of Athletic Training Education programs at University of Arizona and Arizona School of Health Sciences
• Served as Chairman of the NATA Board of Directors
Sponsored by Gary Delforge Scholarship Endowment
Friends of Gary & District 7
John A. Mayes-Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC)
Scholarship• Distinguished graduate, Prairie View A&M
• National liaison to NATA’s on Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee
• Made single largest endowment contribution from an individual
• Wants his donation to inspire others to enhance educational opportunities for ethnically-diverse students of athletic training
• “It’s not what you do for yourself that counts; it’s what you do for others.”
Sponsored by
John Mayes Scholarship Fund
Jerry RheaScholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1985• Past President NATA• Long time Head Athletic Trainer for
Atlanta Falcons• Instrumental in the formal transfer of
the Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund to the NATA Foundation
Sponsored byNational Football League Charities, Inc.
and Jerry Rhea/Atlanta Falcons Scholarship Fund
William PrenticeScholarship
• Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Athletic Training Educator Award in 1997
• Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association's Hall of Fame Class of 2004
• Noted author of numerous athletic training textbooks
• Long time athletic trainer and educator at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Sponsored byMid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association
NATA District 3
Ronnie BarnesScholarship
Sponsored by
Ronnie Barnes Scholarship Fund
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1999• Long time Sr. VP Medical Services &
Head Athletic Trainer of the New York Giants
• Former member of NATA Board of Certification
• Tim Kerin Award for Excellence in Education
• Former President NATA Foundation• Former President of the Professional
Football Athletic Trainers’ Society
Bill BuhlerMemorial Scholarship
• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1996• Athletic trainer who moved with the
Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles• Initiated icing pitchers' shoulders and
elbows to minimize the effects of micro-trauma
• Innovator of safety equipment to help protect baseball players
Sponsored by
Baseball Team Medicine Conference
Mark Smaha Scholarship• Past President of NATA• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 1997• Member of Memorial Resolutions
Committee• Nominated NCAA Award of Valor in
1982
Sponsored by Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association/NATA District 10
Jimmy WarfieldMemorial Scholarship
• Long time athletic trainer with the Cleveland Indians
• Held in great esteem by many professional baseball athletic trainers
Sponsored by
Baseball Team Medicine Conference
Jack Weakley Scholarship • Johnson and Johnson Director of Sports Medicine
for over 35 years
• Served as a founder, board member and
treasurer of NATA Foundation for 12 years
• 2009 NATA President’s Challenge Award
• 1995 BOC Dan Libera Service Award
• 1999 NATA Foundation Volunteer of the Year
• Long time supporter of athletic training profession
Sponsored by
Johnson and Johnson
Ben Hogan Sports MedicineKen Locker Scholarship
Sponsored by
Ben Hogan Sports Medicine
• NATA Foundation Board of Directors
• NATAPAC Board of Directors• NATA Hall of Fame Class of 2002• SWATA Hall of Fame• Texas Woman's University
Athletics Hall of Fame
Sponsored by PBATS
The Mission of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers SocietyPBATS mission is to serve as an educational resource for the Major League and Minor League Baseball athletic trainers. PBATS serves its members by providing for the continued education of the athletic trainer as it relates to the profession, helping to improve his understanding of sports medicine so as to better promote the health of his constituency— professional baseball players. PBATS also serves as a resource to educate those outside the professional baseball athletic trainer community about the profession and about the athletic trainer’s integral position within the sports medicine team.
Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers’ Society (PBATS) Scholarship