Honorary Membership

Honorary Membership may be bestowed upon an individual who has contributed to and/or promoted athletic training in the State of Arkansas.  These individuals could include:  athletic trainers in other states for contributions to the profession, physicians and/or other allied healthcare professionals, NATA office personnel, coaches/athletic directors/administrators, parents, athletes or others who have contributed significantly to the healthcare and welfare of athletes in the State of Arkansas.

Past Recipients

2022 Ramon Ylanan, MD, UAMS Northwest

2019                  Brian Wallace, Mid-South Orthopedics

2018                  Lynda Latourelle, Arkansas Children’s Hospital/UAMS

2017                  Michael Israel, MD, Arkansas Children’s Hospital/UAMS

2011                  Kenneth Martin, MD, Martin Knee and Sport Medicine

2010                  Herbert Hahn, MD, OrthoArkansas

2010                  Mr. Jim Rowland, Fort Smith Public Schools

2009                  Jim Bryan, MD, Little Rock Air Force Base

2009                  Dale Calhoon, MD, Jacksonville

2009                  Jimmy Tucker, MD, OrthoArkansas

2008                  Michael Johnson, Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training

2007                  Jack Vander Schilden, MD, UAMS

2006                  Roy Brown, Magnolia High School Trainer

2005                  Doug Killgore, Athletic Director, Central Arkansas Christian

2003                  Glenn Dickson, MD, Jonesboro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

2002 David Chrisman, Alert Services