SYNERGY AWARD
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Nomination Form 

About the Award

Synergy by definition is: the increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or businesses work together.  AKA: The combined power of a group of things when they are working together.

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This award is for someone who has demonstrated great ability to collaborate with a variety of health care providers or other professionals to create and promote the best care plan for their athletes including and not limited to: facility enhancement, emergency protocols, profession promotion, and internship programs.

 

Requirement for the Award

1. Must be a member of the RMATA and their State Association.

2. Must be an AT working in the high school setting whose primary setting designation with the NATA is Secondary Schools.

3. Must have a current NPI#.

4. Must be in good standing with the BOC and State Regulatory Board (as applicable).

5. Advocacy letters from 3 individuals, 2 of whom are NOT Athletic Trainers, but work as professionals who enhance “Synergy” at the institution for which the AT is providing care. Letters shall come from professionals outside of the primary employer.  

6.  AT must have a minimum of 5 years at the institution or within the school district for which “Synergy” is exemplified.

Application Process

Please fill in the Nomination Form. It is recommended to collaborate with the SSAT nominee to ensure as much information is reflected for a complete nomination.

 

This application is due by March 9, 2026

• Individuals cannot self-nominate. Nominations may be submitted by one of the following:

• School Athletic Director or other Administrator

• School Nurse or Health Aide

• Fellow Team Practitioner (Athletic Trainer, Physician, Registered Dietitian, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Physical Therapist, Sports Psychologist)

• Recognized Athletic Training Associations

• Athletic Conferences

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• Nominations must submit 500 words or less on the candidate’s contribution to synergistic relationships within the community they are in, which includes, but is not limited to:

  • Facility enhancement 

  • Emergency protocols 

  • Profession promotion

  • Internship programs

• Nominators must submit evidence to support descriptions (photos, videos, collateral, etc.)

• Nominators must provide 3 letters of recommendation. Advocacy letters from 3 individuals, two of whom are not athletic trainers but work as professionals who work to enhance synergy at the institution for which the AT is providing care. Letters shall come from professionals outside of the primary employer.

 

Criteria

This award is designed for the high school athletic trainer who is a member of the RMATA as well as their state association. 

• Candidate must be an active certified athletic trainer in the year of consideration and a current member of NATA in good standing.

• Current NATA membership #

• Current NPI #

• Current BOC certification #

• State License/Registration # (if applicable)

• Candidate must be BOC certified.

• Candidate must currently be a full-time or part-time employee in the secondary schools for at least 5 full academic year.

 

Additional Questions

Please contact secondaryschools@rmata.org (Jenny Van Meter) with questions about the award and application process. 

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