The Honors and Awards Committee needs your help to make sure our profession’s top contributors are recognized in 2012! Any MATA member may nominate a colleague for one of the association’s state honors or awards.  On this page you can find basic information on awards that are available for membership nomination.    Many awards require a candidate complete an application or submit supporting materials (letters of recommendation, vitae, etc.). We recommend you allow ample time to complete these materials by submitting your nominations early. Detailed award descriptions, eligibility and nomination procedures can be found on the individual award pages. In addition, you can see all Hall of Fame Inductees as well as all future honors and award winners will be posted under their respective categories. In addition to the State awards, members should consider nominating colleagues for district and national awards. Please go to either the District III Honors & Awards page or the The National Honors & Awards Page to nominate a worthy colleague.   Timeline November 1 – December 14: Nominations accepted and nominees notified by MATA Honors and Awards Committee December 15 – January 31: Deadline for nominee to return all application and support materials February 1- March 15: Candidate evaluation and award recipients selected April 1: Award recipients announced and published in MATA Newsletter June 2012: Awards presented during the 2012 Meeting Available Awards    Pioneer Award: Awarded to an athletic trainer or other allied health professional who has contributed greatly to the evolution of the MATA   Athletic Trainer Service Award: Awarded to an AT with 10 years minimum service to the MATA   Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer: Nomination of an AT with at least 15 years minimum distinguished service to the MATA   Hall of Fame: Nomination of an AT with at least 20 years minimum practice/service to the profession with the last 10 being in the MATA