CATA Awards
CATA Awards
The CATA Managing Board would like to honor the outstanding work done in our state by individuals deserving of being recognized by the CATA.
See below for the current recognition awards presented by CATA and the nomination requirements for those awards.
A list of previous award winners are located at the bottom of this page.
Award Criteria & Nomination Requirements
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Life Saver Award
Recognizes a Certified Athletic Trainer or Athletic Training Student whose actions in an emergency situation played a critical role in saving a person’s life or through excellent medical care prevented a serious injury / sudden illness from becoming fatal or more disabling then the actual outcome.
Requirements
-Nomination may come from any indiviual
-Name of individual being nominated.
-Nominee must be an Athletic Training Student or Certified Athletic Trainer who participated in a life saving event.
-Letter of Recommendation that demonstrates and speaks to the contributions that benefited the patient.
-Description of events.
-Any other relevant / supporting documents.
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State Recognition Award
Recognizes a non-athletic trainer, or non-member (i.e. physician, educator, mentor, supporter, etc.), who have and/or are making a significant contribution of their time and energy to the state-wide membership of the CATA. To be eligible for nomination a member or non-member’s contribution should encompass betterment of the profession of Athletic Training throughout the state of California.
Requirements
-Nomination of an individual must come from a NATA member in good standing.
-Name of individual being nominated.
-Letter of Recommendation that demonstrates and speaks to the contributions that benefited the membership / Association.
-Description of what the individual did to support the membership.
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Special Service Award
Recognizes a Certified Athletic Trainer who have and/or are making a significant contribution of their time and energy to the betterment of the profession of Athletic Training within the nominee’s local area or CATA region of California and also the state-wide membership of the CATA. To be eligible for nomination a member or non-member’s contribution should encompass betterment of the profession of Athletic Training throughout the state of California.
Requirements
-Nomination of an individual must come from a NATA member in good standing.
-Name of individual being nominated.
-Letter of Recommendation that demonstrates and speaks to the contributions that benefited the Regions Members.
-Description of what the individual did to support the membership.
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Athletic Training Educator Award
Recognizes athletic training educators and/or preceptors who have demonstrated and exhibited a noteworthy level of commitment to athletic training education, athletic training students, and in promoting academic excellence.
Requirements
-Nomination of an individual must come from a NATA member in good standing.
-Name of individual being nominated.
-Nominee must serve as a preceptor / clinical mentor OR teach at High School, Community College, or CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Program.
-Letter of Recommendation that demonstrates and speaks to the contributions of the individual.
-Any other relevant / supporting documents.
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Athletic Trainer of the Year: Excellence in Patient Care
Recognizes athletic trainers who excel in patient care and goes above and beyond in the care provided to their patients.
Requirements
-Nomination may come from any individual.
-Name of individual being nominated. (Nominee must be a NATA member in good standing and work primarily in the clinical setting .)
-Letter of Recommendation that focuses on the strengths of the nominee in relation to the award criteria
-Any other relevant / supporting documents.
Previous Award Winners
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2023
Yuki Matsuzawa
Jon Yonamine
Erin Tillman
Lauren Crawford
2022
Becky Roark
Matt Wilson
Denise Lebsack
Amanda Seibert
Erica DeLeon
2021
Monica Ohkubo
2020
Ellen Kelly
Lorena Tarney
Holly Vigario
Ariahn Givens
Matt Simok
Nick Harvey, MS, ATC
Sarah Beene, MS, ATC
2019
Kristal Slover, ATC
Ken McCall, ATC
Lindsay Gonzales
Jessika Hunt
Jackson Smidt
Jilian Christian
2018
N/A
2017
Bowers, Robbie ATC
Dehner, Niki ATC
Frohn, Pat ATC
Mulitauaopele, Tori ATS
Pfitzenreuter, Nicole, ATC
Scherr, Christina ATC
Shimotake, Nicole ATS
2016
Davey, Matt ATC
LaMondola, Shelby ATC
McCoy, Caleb ATS
Tucker, Scott ATC
2015
King, Hilary ATC
Stovall, Erin ATC
2014
N/A
2013
Seibert, Amanda ATC
2012
Parker, Scottie ATC
Pon, Linda ATC
Preacely, Lauj ATC
Villa, Samantha ATC
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2023
Jamie Adams
2021
Dr. Thomas Liu, MS, PhD
2020
N/A
2019
Pete Youngman, ATC
Manny Romero, ATC
Aung Aye, ATC
2018
Ky Kugler, ATC
2017
N/A
2016
N/A
2015
West, Mike ATC
2014
Biviano, Gina ATC
Cleary, Michelle ATC
Harvey Heather ATC
Nottingham, Sara ATC
2013
Ritter, Stacey ATC
Winter, Steven V. ATC
2012
Natividad, Rory ATC
Walcher, Jean
2011
Mallon, Beth
Mallon, Tommy
2010
N/A
2009
Hallak, Eli ATC
2008
Ando, Hazel ATC
West, Mike ATC
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2023
Zach Norton
Michael Barrerio
Tom Abdenour
2021
Mike Chisar
Andy Paulin
Scott Sailor
Carmen Charleston
Kristen Ross
2020
Gary Vitti
Steven Winter
2019
N/A
2018
Liana Groel, ATC
2017
N/A
2016
Christina Scherr, ATC
2015
Eric Paredes Save a Life Foundation.
2014
N/A
2013
Ohkubo, Monica ATC
2012
Herrmann, Leslie ATC
Kinzer, David ATC
2011
Ferreira, Ed ATC
2010
San Diego High School Athletic Trainers' Association Managing Board:
Christina Scherr, ATC
Scott Gommel, ATC
Connie Martinez, ATC
Allison Weatherford, ATC
Tara Hall, ATC
2009
Chao, David M.D.
2008
N/A
2007
Peters, Carolyn ATC
Cunningham, Gary Ph.D. (Athletic Director)
2006
Bergert, Ned ATC
Hogan, Jeff ATC
Kahanov, Leamor ATC
Nickell, Robert (Sportpharm)
McLean, Lindsy ATC
2005
Bracy, Shannon ATC
McHale, Terrance (Lobbyist)
2004
FWATA Convention Committee:
Ando, Hazel ATC
Chambers, Bill ATC
DeLa Cruz, Dan ATC
Ramirez, Dave ATC
Slover, Kristal ATC
Akizuki, Ken M.D.
Nelson, Jeff
Prietto, Carlos M.D
2003
Elton, Jim ATC
Lowe, Jacklyn ATC
Martinez, Jeffery ATC
Natividad, Rory ATC
Sailor, Scott ATC
Sweet, BEV ATC
Weiner, Amy ATC
2002
Abdenour, Tom ATC
Cernohous, Steve ATC
Fader, Keith M.D
Slight, Jill ATC
2001
Castro, Maria ATC
McReynolds, Brad ATC
2000
Clover, Jim ATC
Nelson, Jeff
Rudy, Diane ATC
Sleight, Jill ATC
West, Mike ATC
1999
Craighead, Bryon ATC
Hawkins-Phillips, Judy ATC
Lowe, Jacklyn ATC
Rogers, Carol ATC
1998
Kersey, Robert ATC
Lightstone, Amy ATC
Schecter, Paul ATC
Winter, Steven ATC
1997
Aubert, Alison ATC
Hogan, Jeff ATC
Max, Julie ATC
Paulin, Andy ATC
1996
Barker, Scott ATC
Decker, Susan ATC
Laliker, Susan ATC
Silken, Jo ATC
1995
Barry, Brian ATC
FitzGerald, Patrick ATC
Little, Tom ATC
Roberts, Brian ATC
1994
Ando, Hazel ATC
Babich, Fran ATC
Houglam, Peggy ATC
Lang, Gary ATC
1993
Finnecy, Tim ATC
Knue, James ATC
Lalicker, Sue ATC
Orr, David ATC
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2023
Russel Muir
2021
Denise Lebsck
Margo Greiear
2020
N/A
2019
Alex Merriman, ATC
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2023
Tina Haggard
2020
Sean Shahmizradi