The SWATA Hall of Fame which is the highest honor a member of District VI may receive was developed for the purpose of honoring members of District VI whose dedicated service, past achievements, and professional contributions have furthered the advancement of the SWATA and the athletic training profession.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2014 inductees are Aubry Fisk of North Texas Orthopedics in Watauga, Texas and Karl Kapchinski of Methodist Hospital and resides in College Station, Texas.
The SWATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer (MDAT) Award was developed for the purpose of recognizing a member of District VI whose dedicated service, past achievements, and professional contributions have furthered the advancement of the SWATA and the athletic training profession.
The 2014 MDAT Award winner is Christopher Hall of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Cynthia Trowbridge and Dr. Benito Velasquez won the NATA MDAT Award and will automatically be given the SWATA MDAT Award.
The SWATA Unsung Hero Watch Award was changed to the SWATA Bobby Gunn Unsung Hero Watch Award at the 2001 Mid-Winter Executive Board Meeting in Houston. The award winner will receive a watch at the Awards Ceremony during the SWATA Annual Meeting.
The 2014 Bobby Gun Unsung Hero Watch Award winner is Jeffrey Bass of Chisholm Trail High School in Fort Worth, Texas.
The SWATA James Dodson New Horizon Award was developed for the purpose of recognizing relatively new qualified members of District VI for their unique or immediate contributions to the SWATA or the athletic training profession.
The 2014 James Dodson winner is Laura Kunkel of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas.
The John Harvey Humanitarian Award was established in the direct response and in the spirit of the above statement to recognize and athletic trainer who, throughout their career, has had a significant positive impact on ethnic minority athletic trainers or on physically active ethnic minority individuals.
The 2014 John Harvey Award winner is Paul M. Snodgrass of Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, Texas.
The SWATA Frank Medina Award was created and is given annually to an athletic trainer in District VI who has made significant contributions throughout their career to the athletic training profession.
The 2014 Frank Medina Award winner is Dr. Steve Simpson at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
The SWATA "Honorary Membership" was created so the Association could recognize and thank the many people outside the athletic training profession who have contributed to the SWATA and the advancement of the athletic training profession.
The 2014 Honorary Member is Dr. Mark Wylie of The Bone & Joint Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas.
The SWATA Excellence in Athletic Training Award recognizes heroic efforts made by athletic trainers who are directly involved with a lifesaving event or significant impact on an individual.
The 2014 SWATA Excellence in Athletic Training Award recipients are Tom Bradley and Jessica Hilgendorf of Clear Falls High School in League City, Texas as well as Chris Shaddock and Lindsey Thomas of Dawson High School in Pearland, Texas.
The Eddie Wojecki Award was voted on by SWATA members and will be announced once the election is certified. Join me in congratulating the 2014 SWATA award winners.
2014 SWATA Honors & Awards
To view photos from last year's SWATA honors & awards recognition, visit the SWATA Flickr account.
To view a list of past recipients of each award, please login to the member's only website and go to the Honors and Awards page.
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