Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame

The Missouri Sports Medicine Hall of Fame honors medical professionals or other individuals who have made lifetime or long standing contributions of significant impact on the profession of athletic training and the athletic health care of student-athletes/active individuals in the state of Missouri. The leadership, dedication and service of these individuals are recognized by athletic trainers across the state of Missouri. Eligible nominees include certified athletic trainers, physicians, or other individuals who meet the criteria defined in the Special Category section.

HOF Nominee Evaluation Sections

Section I – Community and Job-Related Contributions

This section evaluates the nominee’s impact at the local level, including quality of patient care, commitment to educating future healthcare providers, and professional dedication. It also considers community engagement through service, speaking, and support of local programs, as well as involvement with youth sports and medical organizations.

Section II – State Level Contributions

This section focuses on the nominee’s contributions at the state level, including leadership and service within professional organizations such as MoATA. It includes roles on committees, boards, and regulatory bodies, as well as recognition through awards and other honors that reflect statewide impact.

Section III – Special Contributions

This section highlights the nominee’s broader impact beyond the state level, including national or international recognition, leadership, and service. It also considers scholarly work, presentations, and pioneering contributions that advance the athletic training profession.

Glenn L. McElroy, MD Outstanding Service Award

The Glenn L. McElroy, MD Outstanding Service Award is a prestigious award given to an individual who has displayed exemplary service in the profession of athletic training. The recipient of this award has provided remarkable service to the profession of athletic training and to the patients they serve.

MoATA OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC TRAINER OF THE YEAR

The MoATA Outstanding Athletic Trainer of the Year award is presented to a Missouri athletic trainer whose performance or contributions to the profession have been noticeably significant throughout the year. The award is intended to recognize a single effort or a series of actions over the course of a year that benefitted the membership of MoATA or beyond, and has positively influenced the health care provided by athletic trainers in Missouri.