The Indiana Athletic Trainers Association will be awarding an Athletic Director with the "Outstanding Athletic Director of the Year Award". The award will go to an AD who has shown professional support to athletic training in an exceptional and inspiring way. An IATA certified and licensed athletic trainer in the state of Indiana can nominate an athletic director. He or she must have at least ten years of service as an athletic director in the state of Indiana. The candidate should be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude and dedication to the athletic training profession. The IATA awards committee will choose the winning candidate. 

In the event that no nomination is received or the Awards Committee rejects all nominee/s, the Executive Council is then responsible for putting forth a nomination.

Nomination Process

The following must be completed in order to be considered for an award:

1. The nomination form and all required materials must be completed and submitted by the deadline of March 30.
2. A curriculum vitae/resume MUST be submitted before a nominee is presented to the full Awards Committee.
3. Letter(s) of support strongly recommended.
4. Any IATA certified member may nominate an Athletic Director for this award.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The award will go to a AD who has shown professional support to athletic training in an exceptional and inspiring way.
2. He or she must have at least five years of service as a high school athletic director in the state of Indiana.
3. The candidate should be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude and dedication to the athletic training profession.

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 Athletic Director of the Year Award.
2. The Election results are publicly announced at the IATA awards presentation.