2017 Award Winners

The UATA recognizes its annual award winners during the UATA Business Meeting on December 2, 2017 at Southern Utah University, Cedar City. These individuals have shown commitment to the Utah Athletic Trainers' Association and their profession. 

This year, UATA inducted Mike Tolman, ATC as AT of the Year for Secondary Schools, Rhett Farrer, ATC as AT of the Year for Administration, and Ricky Mendini, ATC as AT of the Year for College setting. 

UATA is proud to announce, Ben Davidson, our newest member to our UATA Hall of Fame. Prior to retirement, Davidson served the SUU Athletics community. He volunteered his time on many occasions, working with the Utah Summer Games and olympians, serving on the RMATA Board, UATA Board, NATA committees, and the BOC Examination Committee.   

The UATA would like to congratulate our 2017 award winners!

Award winners pictured from left to right: Ben Davidson, Ricky Mendini, Rhett Farrer. Not pictured, Mike Tolman

Award winners pictured from left to right: Ben Davidson, Ricky Mendini, Rhett Farrer. Not pictured, Mike Tolman

Ben Davidson is inducted into the UATA Hall of Fame. Picture with him is (left to right) Corinne Nyman, Lisa Walker, Valerie Herzog.

Ben Davidson is inducted into the UATA Hall of Fame. Picture with him is (left to right) Corinne Nyman, Lisa Walker, Valerie Herzog.