During awareness week the Honor and Awards committee highlighted our Ally Award winners for 2019.  At the Pacific University home football game, Dr. Butler was presented with his award and thanked him for his dedication and advocacy.  Through several social media posts, we also highlighted  Michael “Mick” Koester for his unwavering support of Atheltic Trainers and Safety in School/Youth Sports. 

​We are now accepting nominations for 5 OATS Honor and Awards.  This year we have a new award: Golden Pillar.  This award recognizes an individual who demonstrated exceptional commitment, dedication, and devotion to their patients, community, and profession over an extended period of time.   Please review all of our awards and helps us recognize deserving athletic trainers, medical professionals and advocates in Oregon.

• OATS Hall of Fame

• OATS Young Professional Award

• OATS Ally Award

• OATS Athletic Training Service Award

• Golden Pillar Award

Nominations for all awards are due by February 1st, 2020.  Awards presented at the District meeting.

CONGRATULATIONS to those who have been honored for their dedication to the profession of Athletic Trainers as well as the Oregon Athletic Trainers Society! The service and leadership they have provided are greatly appreciated and we are honored and privileged to be following in their foot steps. Thank these mentors for all their hard work!

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Awards Nomination Forms and Information  >