MAATA Honors & Awards Committee is pleased to announce this year’s inductees into the MAATA Hall of Fame and the MAATA award winners. All awards were presented at the MAATA Annual Meeting on March 14th, 2025.
Hall of Fame
Brian Coley (Oklahoma)
Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award:Brad Floy (IA)MAATA Service Award:Sara Bjerke (ND)MAATA Educator of the Year Award:Dr. Shannon David Misialek (NE)MAATA Young Professionals’ Distinction Award:Melissa Bulin (NE)Denis “Izzy” Isrow Above & Beyond the Call of Duty Award:Blaise Kriley (MO)
Research and Education Grant Winners:
Dr. Carolina Quinana (University of Kansas, Medical Center)
Dr. Mary Beth Zwardt (South Dakota State University)
Congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to all the nominees, your service to the profession is appreciated.