Hall of Fame Committee District 1 Representative

The Honors and Awards Committee (H&A) develops, supervises and administers the awards process for national association awards. The awards program is in place to annually recognize professional excellence of NATA members and associates. This important volunteer position works to identify athletic trainers who exemplify the mission of NATA with induction into the Hall of Fame. The District 1 representative will begin shadowing immediately upon appointment; the official term will begin at the June 2025 convention and will end June 2026, with the option to renew annually until June 2029. 

Specific expectations include:

1. Participate in meetings and conference calls to discuss and make recommendations to improve the awards process. Members will:
   1. Not be eligible to receive any award(s) given by the committee on which they sit.
   2. Familiarize themselves with the requirements and regulations pertaining to the award(s) given by the committee.
   3. Review and amend (when necessary) criteria for the committee award area.
   4. Ensure the evaluation tool based on objective criteria.
   5. Ensure the application form is user friendly for both the candidate and the evaluating committee members
   6. Reevaluate the application form and evaluation tool annually.
   7. Establish minimum grade levels and criteria for those candidates reviewed for “special consideration” who do not meet minimum evaluation scores.
   8. Help solicit sponsorship of qualified candidates in general but particularly in the immediate area of the committee member’s employment setting.
2. Make every effort to attend the yearly meeting of the committee at the Annual Convention in June.  If unable to attend the committee meeting, the member is expected to communicate this with the committee chair.
3. Undertake individual special projects as assigned by the committee chair.
4. Perform any other committee duties, which may be requested by the committee chair or the Honors & Awards Committee chair.
5. In the event that a committee member does not participate in two consecutive committee conference calls and/or misses two consecutive Annual Conventions without prior notification to the committee chair, the member is subject to replacement.

Qualifications:

1. NATA member in good standing residing in District 1
2. BOC certified or certified-retired
3. National Provider Identification (NPI) Number

Expectations of all committee members:

1. Communicate with the chair, including promptly informing the chair of any scheduling conflicts or contact information changes.
2. Communicate with the member's district director about the committee’s progress.
3. Contribute to discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting. Display courteous conduct at all meetings.
4. Openly debate issues with respect and rapport, without making personal attacks.
5. Promote what is best for the entire committee and for the profession, not a personal agenda.
6. Complete all assignments within time frames established by the committee chair.
7. Serve as project or workgroup leader if assigned by the chair.
8. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey.
9. Represent the NATA and the committee in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
10. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the committee, even when the member disagrees with such actions.
11. Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures as they pertain to the committee.

Conflict of Interest

Committee members avoid conflicts of interest between the position as an NATA volunteer and the member's personal and professional life. When necessary, members declare a conflict of interest and abstain from both the discussion and voting of any matter in which the member has a personal or business interest. (A conflict of interest is defined as any social, professional or economic relationship with individuals or the matter at hand that could affect one's judgment and result in an outcome that might not reflect the best interests of the NATA and/or the committee.)

Intellectual Property

Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.

NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA.