June VATA Newsletter 
Committee Reports
Annual Meeting Committee
The Call for Proposals for the 2027 VATA Annual Meeting is now OPEN!
If you have any questions regarding submission or presentation requirements, please contact Meghan Shifflett at [email protected]
Research committee
Research Grant application & instructions
Honors & Awards Committee
Want to recognize one of your colleagues? Nominate them for VATA Athletic Trainer of the Year! Athletic Trainer of the Year Nominations are accepted annually in the following categories:
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College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year: Must be >50% clinical
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Vito Perriello Secondary Schools Athletic Trainer of the Year
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Clinical & Emerging Practice Athletic Trainer of the Year
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Educator of the Year
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Researcher of the Year
Click below for instructions. Nominations are due October 1, 2026.
COmmittee on practice advancement
Young Professionals
The YP Committee is currently looking for ATs in their first 0-12 years of certification from ALL VATA regions who are interested in becoming more involved within the profession at the state level. For any questions or to apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Emi Cornwell MS, LAT, ATC at [email protected].
Committee Chair Transitions
Education compliance chair
The Education Compliance Chair position is up for appointment. If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest and your resume to VATA President Kirk Armstrong ([email protected]).
Duties
- Serve the VATA by maintaining compliance with the Board of Certification (BOC) Approved Provider program. Maintaining this compliance allows VATA to offer approved continuing education to ATs.
- Responsible for ensuring that all BOC Approved Provider standards are met, as well as the completion of relevant reports to the BOC as requested.
