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 five (5) years in Indiana.
3. Nominee must be a member of the IATA.
4. Nominee is/has been active in advancing the profession of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (i.e.: education, research, speaking, writing, etc.).
5. Nominee must be a well-respected member of their community (i.e.: volunteer, civic organizations, church, school).
6. Nominee should have made/make contributions/support to the IATA and the profession of Athletic Training. make contributions to healthcare in Indiana.
7. Nominee should have made/make positive contributions to healthcare in Indiana. 

Selection Process

1. The Honors and Awards Committee shall make a recommendation of up to 3 nominees to the IATA Executive Council per awards cycle.
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.
4. Nominee discussions shall remain confidential among Honors and Awards Committee and IATA Executive Council.
   

Election Process

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