The IATA Diversity Award recognizes individual athletic trainers and athletic training programs that actively promote diversity within the profession. Diversity encompasses many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, age, sex, job setting, sexual orientation, and religion. This award honors individuals or programs who have demonstrated creative and impactful efforts to advance diversity in athletic training. 

Nomination Process

1. The nomination form and all required materials must be completed and submitted via the nomination link by the deadline of March 20.
2. A curriculum vitae/resume MUST be submitted before a nominee is presented to the Awards Committee.
3. Letter(s) of support strongly recommended. letters of support that should touch on the eligibility criteria to the author’s ability. Please make sure that each eligibility criteria is addressed in the letters to make it easy to identify.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nominee must be an Indiana state licensed Athletic Trainer.
2. Nominee must have worked a minimum of two (2) years in Indiana.
3. Nominees must be in good standing with the IATA for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years.
4. Nominee must be a member of the IATA.
5. Nominee must be a well-respected member of their community (i.e.: volunteer, civic organizations, church, school).
6. Nominee should make contributions to diversity in athletic training in Indiana.

Selection Process

1. The Honors and Awards Committee shall make a recommendation of one nominee to the IATA Executive Council.
2. In the event that no nomination is received, the Awards Committee rejects all nominee/s, or the Executive Council rejects the nominee/s, the Awards Committee is then responsible for nominating and recommending a candidate to the Executive Council.
3. Non-selected nominees will be considered one additional year following the initial nomination.
   
   
   

Election Process

1. The Executive Council officially selects the recipient of the Diversity Award.
2. The Election results are publicly announced at the IATA awards presentation.