The Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award is the highest honor given to an NATA member specifically for outstanding leadership and volunteerism within the NATA. The award recognizes one member of the Association that has shown a lifetime of leadership. This award is presented to an athletic trainer who exemplifies the leadership and dedication demonstrated by Eve Becker-Doyle during her time as Executive Director of the NATA. No other award, NATA or otherwise, is a prerequisite for eligibility for this award.
Award Eligibility
- 40 years of NATA membership
- NATA member in good standing, either active or retired
Nominations are open August 1st through September 15th, annually.
Eve Becker-Doyle Leadership Award Recipients
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2023
Cynthia "Sam" Booth, PhD, AT Ret.
2020
Richard Ray, EdD, AT Ret.
2019
Julie Max, MEd, ATC
2018
Chuck Kimmel, AT Ret.
2017
William H. Chambers, BS, AT Ret.
2016
Mark J. Smaha, MS, ATC