Dr. Doug Parker Recognition Award

The Dr. Doug Parker Recognition Award may be bestowed annually to an individual who has served the AATA in a dedicated and professional manner and has gone above and beyond to enhance the profession of Athletic Training in the state of Arkansas. Their time and talents have been for the betterment of the AATA and the advancement of the profession.

Past Recipients

2022 Joey Walters, Arkansas Activities’ Association

2021 Dr. Michael Israel, Arkansas Children’s Hospital

2020 Jesse Herrington, Northwest Health

2019                  Brendon McDermott, University of Arkansas

2018                  Jan Kiilsgaard, Southern Arkansas University

2016                  Tom Cantwell, Retired

2014                  Chad Floyd, University of the Ozarks, Clarksville

2012                  Steve Hornor, University of Central Arkansas

2010                  Allen Crawford, University of Central Arkansas

2009                  Traci Byrd, OrthoArkansas

2009                  Christa Finney, OrthoArkansas

2009                  Tara McDaniel, OrthoArkansas

2007                  Dean Weber, University of Arkansas

2005                  Hal DeJarnatt, DonJoy

2003                  Rep. Wayne Wagner and Rep. Gary Biggs

2002                  Doug Parker Family

2001                  Bruce Hawkins