The ATOM Scholarship and Awards Committees' main objective is to honor exemplary Certified and student Athletic Trainers in the state of Massachusetts, for their valued service and accomplishments. The committee helps recognize the extraordinary contributions to the profession by ATCs. We would also like to encourage student athletic trainers by offering 2 scholarships to assist them in their pursuit or their degree. The first annual scholarship was awarded at the state meeting in January 2001 and today we offer two $1,000.00 scholarships.
Download the Scholarship Application
We are also trying to gain recognition at the national level, for Massachusetts ATCs by nominating worthy candidates for the NATA annual award. We cannot do this alone, we need your help! Please contact me with the names and contact information of worthy candidates. For more information on national awards, visit the NATA website. You can reach the committee chair, Kathleen Thornton (kpt1@comcast.net).
ATOM College Scholarship download application
$1,000.00 given to deserving college Junior or Senior. Information is sent to Program Directors and posted on the website in March. Applications are due May 1. The award is given to a rising junior or senior who is currently an ATOM member. The recipients are notified in the fall and the official presentation of the scholarship is at the EATA annual meeting in Januaury.
D1 Charles J. Redmond Scholarship
http://www.eatad1.org/Scholarships.php
ATOM/Collins Sports Medicine High School Athletic Training Grants
Two $1,000.00 awards. Information is posted on the website and in the newsletter in the summer and early fall. Applications are due November 1st. The application consists of a letter explaining their program, needs and ideas of what would be purchased with the money to improve their current situtation. This is a jointgrant with Collins Sports Medicine. The recipients are notified in December and the official presentation is done at in January at the EATA Annual Meeting.
ATOM ATC of the Year
Call for nominations is posted on the website and in the newsletter in the summer or early fall. Nominations are due November 1. Recipients are notified in December. The official presentation of awards plaque is done at the EATA Annual Meeting in January.
ATOM Service Award
Service awards are given to ATOM Board Members, Committee Members and/or other members in recognition of dedicated service to ATOM and the Athletic Training profession in Massachusetts. The official presentation of the award plaque is done at the EATA Annual Meeting in January.
