49 Club — Eastern Athletic Trainers Association

The ‘49 Club

The Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) ’49 Club is a district-based award. It recognizes those District One and District Two members whose district, state and EATA contributions demonstrate sustained service and leadership and reflect positively on their home district, state and the EATA. The work of these individuals shape and advance the profession of Athletic Training as a result of their exceptional accomplishments and dedication to sustained service and leadership in their district, state and the EATA.

The ’49 Club is considered the highest honor a District One or District Two member can achieve and is equivalent to a District Hall of Fame recognition.

Candidates for the EATA ’49 Club must be nominated by a District One or District Two member in good standing and must meet the criteria BELOW to be eligible for consideration.

Candidate Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the EATA ’49 Club must

Be an active, retired or deceased member from either District 1 or District 2.
Possess an NPI number (if active).
Possess an active or retired BOC credential.
Have been a BOC athletic trainer a minimum of 25 years.
Be, or have been, a member of District 1 or District 2, or a combination of both for a minimum of 15 years preceding the nomination.

Please Note: Deceased District 1 or District 2 members not meeting the 25 years qualification may be considered for induction into the EATA ’49 Club if their work brought distinction to District 1 and/or District 2. It is incumbent upon the nominator to ensure that the nominee meets all award criteria.

A member of the ‘49 Club Committee will communicate with potential inductees follow name submission.

Nominations are open from June 1st through August 15th.