KATS Athletic Trainer of the Year
This athletic trainer has had a large impact on the athletic training profession in Kansas in the last year. Examples of this impact may be through legislative efforts, advocacy, or other significant contributions to the organization. The KATS Athletic Trainer of the Year must be a current KATS member in good standing. KATS Athletic Trainer of the Year is selected annually by the KATS Executive Board. Members can make suggestions of qualified candidates to the Executive Board at any point through the year, but the Executive Board will decide the award winner. The AT of the Year will be announced and recognized at the KATS November Symposium.
2017: John Burns
2016: Phil Vardiman
2015: David Fitzhugh
2014: Murphy Grant
2013: Chris Fleming
2012: n/a
2011 – John Burns
2010 – Mark Stutz
2009 – David Carr
2008 – Brad Parry, LAT, ATC
2007 – Michael Pelton
2005 – Steve Barrett
2004 – Chris Fleming
2003 – Scott Winslow