Kent Scriber Award
The NYSATA Kent Scriber Recognition Award is an Executive Council nominated award. You do not need to be a NYSATA member to receive this award. It is awarded to both individuals or groups who are deserving of recognition for acts, promotion, support and/or service which positively reflect the goals and mission of NYSATA and the profession of Athletic Training within New York State. When nominating, you should be prepared to provide a supporting letter for your candidate(s).
Any member of NYSATA can make a nomination by submitting information about the nominee's qualifications between September 1st and November 1st.
The NYSATA Recognition Award shall be presented by the NYSATA President, on behalf of the Executive Council and membership of NYSATA at any of these events:
- NYSATA Meeting at EATA Conference
- NYSATA Annual Conference
2024 Award Winners
Congratulations to Assembly Member Michaelle Solages, Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Lobbyist Karin Spencer on being awarded the New York State Athletic Trainers' Association Kent Scriber Recognition Award for all their hard work to help the athletic trainers gain licensure!
Kent Scriber Recognition Award Winners
2025
Gene Elizabeth Verel, MS, ATC
2023
Assembly Member Michaelle Solages
Senator Jamaal Bailey
Karin Spencer, Lobbyist
2022
Jenna Tacinelli Hach, MS, ATC
2021
Rick Knizek, MS, ATC
2017
Aimee Brunelle, MS, ATC, EMT
Mary Ann McLean, Lobbyist
2016
Susan Geisler, MA, ATC, PT
Christine Jenkins, ATC, MS
2015
Dr. Merritt Spear
2014
Bob O’Malley, MEd, ATC
2013
Kent Scriber, PT, ATC
Dr. James Swenson
