Award Eligibility
NATA member in good standing
Current BOC certification
At least 75% of current job responsibility must involve primary coverage and care of collegiate athletes
Additional award-specific criteria
Nominate NATA members may nominate a candidate by downloading and completing the nomination form below and submitting it to the Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine by Jan. 31.

Head Athletic Trainer of the Year
Each year the Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine recognizes one individual for exceptional performance as a head athletic trainer in each of the following collegiate divisions: NCAA D1, NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, Junior College/Community College and Club/Intramural/Recreational Sports. Award recipients are actively involved in their community or campus, athletic training associations and promotion of the profession.

Criteria

Currently employed as a full-time Head Athletic Trainer (or equivalent) in a collegiate setting
Professional experience in a collegiate setting (does not have to be continuous or at the same institution)
Experience as Head Athletic Trainer (or equivalent)

https://www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards/cuatc-awards/head-athletic-trainer-award-nomination-form